Service Leaflet – Christmas Eve 2017

Christmas Eve 24 December 2017

Prelude Music 8:00 P.M. Festival Choral Eucharist 8:30 P.M.

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Prelude Music 11:00 P.M. Festival Choral Eucharist 11:30 P.M. The Reverend Canon Carolynne G. Williams, Celebrant The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Preacher

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A WELCOME FROM THE DEAN Grace to you and Peace! Welcome to the worship of the Cathedral of St. Philip on this most holy evening. All ages are gathered here this Christmas Eve, from all walks of life, from all sorts and conditions of humanity, in order to celebrate the presence of God among us. The Cathedral of St. Philip is an Episcopal Church, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion of Churches. We worship with a pattern of prayer—called the liturgy—which is both ancient and relevant.

We are especially glad to welcome visitors and guests on this night. We pray that through the prayers, music, and words of this service, you will experience the birth of Jesus Christ in a new way. We also hope that you will return to this holy place and become a member of our parish life. Leave your name and address on a “Visitor” card; we would love to have you join us.

All persons are welcome to receive the consecrated bread and wine of the Holy Eucharist. Through our prayer and faith that bread and wine becomes for us the body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During the administration of communion, you may receive the elements at the high altar, or at one of two stations located on either side of the front steps, or in the Mikell Chapel. Each is a holy place where we invite you to receive Jesus in your heart. If you would like a priest to bring communion to you in the pew, please notify an usher.

The parish of the Cathedral of St. Philip prays that you have a blessed Christmas season. Thank you for being with us, and may God bless you.

The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler Dean of the Cathedral of St. Philip

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Christmas Flower Donations In Memory of Ralph & Amelia Gazaway Mr. & Mrs. Elam C. Addy Harry L. Gilham, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Eugene Addy Bryan Gill Mr. & Mrs. David Apple, Sr. Frank Shields Goodman William Bowen Astrop Larsen Chase Gregory Isabelle Woolford Astrop Richard MacPherson Gregory Dr. & Mrs. Wm. Troy Bivings Florence & Gerald Dunn Griffin Marianne Bobick Dennis M. Hall Inez & Calaway Boleman Kenneth & Libby Hammersley Jeffrey Bramlett Helen Rhodes Hannah Chester & Betty Brewer Hank Helmke Goble W. Bryant Virginia J. Hendler Mr. & Mrs. James D. Burge Rodger E. Herndon Winifred Burke Marian Roberts Hicks Robert Morris Bush Barbara Holcombe Paige Moran Carter Mr. & Mrs. J.T. Hopkins Ruth Duvall Clark Augusta Collins The Very Rev. & Mrs. David B. Collins & Richard Horsey Campbell Collins, Jr. Anne Van Kirk Hull The Rev. Canon Thomas H. Conley James Franklin Hull, Jr. Mrs. Helen Bivings Crawford Ruthie King Hunter Mr. Willard Cummings Stuart M. Irby Barbara Czabala Walter L. Jones, Jr. Darline & Leo Davis Mr. & Mrs. Ernest D. Key, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Oran Dodd Mr. Ed Kilby Jean Dowling Helen & Hicks Lanier Merry & Jamie Ellington Tommy Lanier Sherry & Jeff Ellington Brennan W. Lansing Mary Jackson Elrod Alec S. Lansing Rosemary & Jack Foster Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lipov Mrs. Mary Ann McKinney Frazier Dr. & Mrs. Stewart M. Long, Sr. & French B. Frazier, Jr. Sky Randall Gibbs Loyless S. Elizabeth (Betsy) Mitchell Freeman Jean & Lyon G. Mason Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Fuqua

Joan Ruggiero McCumber John Miner Sarah & Jere Moore Hollis E. Morris Mrs. Norma Newman John Michael O’Bryan Marian Lynn Douglas O’Bryan Mary Claire Palmer Stuart Peebles Walter C. Perrin George W. Price Mary & Roy Richardson Clarence H. Ridley Robert Rounsaville Christopher Rounsaville Mr. & Mrs. James E. Sellers, Jr. Miss Kandy Slater Bill & Hermina Spangler Roy A.G. & Jennie M. Tattrie Selina Thompson Elizabeth Welden Robert K. Wickham Dr. & Mrs. Richard Wiev Augusta Wight Floyd Murray (Buck) Wiley, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Wilkinson Dr. John Grant Wilmer Mr. Charles B. Woodall, Jr. Oliver Wright Dan & Margaret Yates Dennis Young Perry Walter Family

In Thanksgiving for Emma Kate, Davis, Grant, & Aleck Carter Sara & Donnie Chapman Slate, Mat, Jim & Camille Fluker Sam Massell

Mac & Dorothy Perno Betty & Bill Poole Mary Charles Wilmer Richard Perry’s 50 years of faithful service as verger

Memorial Garden Wreath In memory of Tommy Lanier

as of December 19, 2017

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Festival Choral Eucharist THE PRELUDE MUSIC A Ceremony of Carols

music: Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Susan Bennett Brady, harp

I. Procession

music: ancient plainchant words: Luke 2:11, 13-14; Psalm 33:1

Hodie Christus natus est: hodie Salvator apparuit: hodie in terra canunt Angeli, laetantur Archangeli: hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Alleluia!

Today Christ is born; today the Saviour has appeared; today on earth the Angels sing, the Archangels rejoice; Today the righteous exult, saying: Glory to God in the highest. Alleluia!

II. Wolcum Yole!

words: Anonymous, 14th century

Wolcum be thou hevenè king, Wolcum, born in one morning, Wolcum for whom we sall sing!

Wolcum be ye, Stevene and Jon, Wolcum, Innocentes every one, Wolcum, Thomas marter one.

Wolcum be ye good Newe Yere, Wolcum, Twelfthe Day both in fere, Wolcum, seintes lefe and dere.

Wolcum Yole, Wolcum Yole, Wolcum!

Candelmesse, Quene of bliss, Wolcum bothe to more and lesse.

Wolcum be ye that are here, Wolcum alle and make good cheer.

Wolcum alle another yere.

Wolcum Yole, Wolcum!

III. There Is No Rose

words: Anonymous, 14th century

There is no rose of such vertu As is the rose that bare Jesu.

Alleluia. [Praise be to God.} For in this rose conteinèd was Heaven and earth in litel space, Res miranda. [Wonderful thing.]

By that rose we may well see There be one God in persons three, Pares forma. [Equal in form.]

The aungels sungen the shepherds to: Gloria in excelsis Deo! [Glory to God in the highest.]

Gaudeamus. [Let us rejoice.]

Leave we all this werldly mirth, And follow we this joyful birth, Transeamus. [Let us follow.]

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IVa. That Yongë Child

words: Anonymous, 14th century

That yongë child when it gan weep With song she lullèd him asleep: That was so sweet a melody It passèd alle minstrelsy.

The nightingalë sang also: Her song is hoarse and nought thereto: Whoso attendeth to her song And leaveth the first then doth he wrong.

IVb. Balulalow

words: James, John and Robert Wedderburn, 1561

O my deare hert, young Jesu sweit, Prepare thy creddil in my spreit, And I sall rock thee to my hert, And never mair from thee depart.

But I sall praise thee evermoir With sanges sweit unto thy gloir; The knees of my hert sall I bow, And sing that richt Balulalow!

V. As Dew in Aprille

words: Anonymous, c. 1400 I sing of a maiden That is makèles [matchless]: King of all kings To her son she ches.

He came al so stille There is moder was, As dew in Aprille That falleth on the grass.

He came al so stille To his moder’s bour, As dew in Aprille That falleth on the flour.

He came al so stille There his moder lay, As dew in Aprille That falleth on the spray.

Moder and mayden Was never none but she: Well may such a lady Goddes moder be.

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VI. This Little Babe

words: Robert Southwell (1561?-1595)

This little Babe so few days old, Is come to rifle Satan’s fold: All hell doth at his presence quake, Though he himself for cold do shake: For in this weak unarmed wise The gates of hell he will surprise.

With tears he fights and wins the field, His naked breast stands for a shield: His battering shot are babish cries, His arrows looks of weeping eyes, His martial ensigns Cold and Need, And feeble Flesh his warrior’s steed.

His camp is pitched in a stall, His bulwark but a broken wall: The crib his trench, haystalks his stakes; Of shepherds he his muster makes; And thus, as sure his foe to wound, The angels’ trumps alarum sound.

My soul, with Christ join thou in fight; Stick to the tents that he hath pight.

Within his crib is surest ward; This little Babe will be thy guard.

If thou wilt foil thy foes with joy, Then flit not from this heavenly Boy. VII. Interlude

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VIII. In Freezing Winter Night

words: Robert Southwell

Behold, a silly tender babe, In freezing winter night, In homely manger trembling lies— Alas, a piteous sight!

The inns are full; no man will yield This little pilgrim bed.

But forced he is with silly beasts In crib to shroud his head.

This stable is a Prince’s court, This crib his chair of State; The beasts are parcel of his pomp, The wooden dish his plate.

The persons in that poor attire His royal liveries wear; The Prince himself is come from heaven; This pomp is prizèd there.

With joy approach, O Christian wight, Do homage to thy King, And highly praise his humble pomp, Wich he from Heav’n doth bring.

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IX. Spring Carol

words: William Cornish (1465-1523)

Pleasure it is To hear iwis The Birdès sing, The deer in the dale, The sheep in the vale, The corn springing.

God’s purvayance For sustenance.

It is for man.

Then we always To him give praise, And thank him than.

X. Deo Gracias

words: Anonymous, 15th century

Deo gracias! [Thanks be to God!] Adam lay ibounden, Bounden in a bond; Four thousand winter Thought he not to long.

And all was for an appil, An appil that he tok, As clerkès finden Written in their book.

Ne had the appile takè ben, The appil takè ben, Ne haddè never our lady A ben hevenè queen.

Blessèd be the time That appil takè was.

Therefore we moun singen, Deo gracias! [Thanks be to God!] XI. Recession Hodie Christus natus est: hodie Salvator apparuit: hodie in terra canunt Angeli, laetantur Archangeli: hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Alleluia!

Today Christ is born; today the Saviour has appeared; today on earth the Angels sing, the Archangels rejoice; Today the righteous exult, saying: Glory to God in the highest. Alleluia!

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Ave Maria

music: Franz Biebl (German, 1906-2001) words: from the Angelus; and the 15th-century Latin prayer, Ave Maria, expanding on Luke 1: 28, 42

Angelus Domini nontiavit Mariae, et concepit de Spiritu Sancto.

Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum, benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus.

Maria dixit: ecce ancilla Domini, fiat mihi secomdom verbum tuum.

Et verbum caro factum est et habitavit in nobis.

Sancta Maria, mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.

The Angel of the Lord announced to Mary and she conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Mary said: Behold the handmaiden of the Lord.

Do to me according to your word.

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Organ Voluntary, In dulci jubilo

music: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

The Welcome from the Dean

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THE WORD OF GOD All stand to sing

The Hymn at the Procession 83

music: Adeste fideles, attrib. John Francis Wade (English, 1711-1786), arr. Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015) descant st. 4 by J. Roland Middleton (English, 1895-1983) words: John Francis Wade; tr. Frederick Oakeley (English, 1802-1880) and others

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The Opening Acclamation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

All And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The Celebrant continues

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

All remain standing to sing

Gloria in excelsis, Hymn 96

music: Gloria, French carol, arr. Edward Shippen Barnes (American, 1887-1958); descants: st. 3 Bruce Neswick (American, b. 1956); st. 4 Dale Adelmann words: French carol, transl. James Chadwick (Irish, 1813-1882), alt.

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The Collect of the Day: The Nativity of Our Lord Celebrant The Lord be with you.

All And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Lesson

Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

At 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., read by Mary Caroline Cravens, Senior Warden of the Cathedral Chapter Lector

A Reading from The Book of Isaiah.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onwards and for evermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Lector Score All

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

The Gradual: Psalm 96

music: Anglican chant adapt. from “Hark! the herald angels sing” by Dale Adelmann, from Mendelssohn (German, 1809-1847)

Antiphon adapt. from “God rest you merry, gentlemen” (London carol, 18th century)

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1 Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.

2 Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.

3 Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples.

4 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; * he is more to be feared than all gods.

5 As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the Lord who made the heavens.

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6 Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!

7 Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the Lord honor and power.

8 Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; * bring offerings and come into his courts.

9 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth tremble before him.

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10 Tell it out among the nations: “The Lord is King! * he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.”

11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; * let the field be joyful and all that is therein.

12 Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, * when he comes to judge the earth.

13 He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth.

The Epistle

All sing the Antiphon

Titus 2:11-14

At 8:30 p.m., read by Doug O’Bryan, Junior Warden of the Cathedral Chapter At 11:30 p.m., read by Austin Hall, Secretary of the Cathedral Chapter Lector

A Reading from The Letter of Paul to Titus.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

Lector All

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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All stand to sing

The Sequence: Hymn 94

music: Winchester Old, from The Whole Booke of Psalmes, 1592 arr. Craig Phillips (American, b.1961); descants st. 2 Craig Sellar Lang (English, 1891-1971); st. 5&6 Phillips words: Nahum Tate (Irish, 1625-1715)

All remain standing

The Holy Gospel Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ

according to Luke.

All Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Luke 2:1-20

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see— I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

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When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.� So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Gospeler All

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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The Sermon

Dean Candler

All stand

The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation

he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit

he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,

and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;

he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again

in accordance with the Scriptures;

he ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.

He has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead,

and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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The Prayers of the People Celebrating the birth that brings grace and salvation to all, we pray for our needs and those of the whole world, singing: Canon

For the church throughout the world, that our worship and praise may give glory to God, and our witness and ministry may promote peace on earth. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

For the Anglican Communion, for Michael our Presiding Bishop, Robert our Bishop, for this Cathedral parish and for all the holy people of God. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

For peoples of every race and nation, that the birth of The Prince of Peace will encourage a new birth of righteousness and justice. We pray for this country and this city, and for all who lead us, especially Donald, our President; Nathan, our Governor; and Kasim, our Mayor. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

For those who are forsaken or abandoned, that Christians may offer the loving care and concern that bears witness to God’s abiding presence with them. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

For travelers, for the sick and suffering, for those serving their country in war zones and for their families; for the hungry, the homeless and for those in prison. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

For those who have died in Christ, remembering especially all those in whose memory Christmas flowers are given, that they may rejoice eternally in the presence of God. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

During the silence, all may offer their own prayers and intercessions, silently or aloud.

The Celebrant concludes, saying

Almighty and everliving God, you have given us a new revelation of your loving providence in the Coming of your Son Jesus Christ to be born of the Virgin Mary: Grant that as he shared our mortality, so we may share his eternity in the glory of your kingdom; where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

The Confession of Sin Leader Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept.

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Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

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The Absolution

The Celebrant says

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace

All stand. The Celebrant says

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The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

All greet one another in the name of the Lord.

The Greeting

Dean Candler

THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory The Offertory Carols

music: Noël nouvelet, 15th-century French carol, arr. Stephen Jackson (English, b. 1951) words: 15th-century French carol, English paraphrase by Marion Jackson

Noël nouvelet, noël chantons ici.

[Christmas comes again, Christ’s mass sing we here.]

With our earthly song the firmament shall ring.

See how the love of God such joy doth bring.

Noël nouvelet, noël chantons ici.

“Shepherds from the fields, let gladness fill your mind.

Go to Bethlehem, the Lamb of God to find!”

Lo, from the sky the angel voices sing Noël nouvelet, noël chantons ici.

Thus they left their sheep, and to the stable bare came with haste and found Joseph and Mary there.

With them they marvelled at this holy thing: Noël nouvelet, noël chantons ici.

Soon the three wise men, who by a star were led, journeyed from the East, and at the lowly bed each bowed the knee and made an offering: Noël nouvelet, noël chantons ici.

Take my heart, Lord Jesus, who for me wast slain, Thou who on the Cross hast borne my grief and pain, bringing me healing through Thy suffering, Noël nouvelet, noël chantons ici.

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music: Hieronymus Praetorius (German, 1560-1629), In dulci jubilo words: Macaronic 14th-century Latin-German carol, transl. compiled by Ron Jeffers, alt.

In dulci jubilo, Nun singet und seid froh!

Unsers Herzen Wonne Liegt in praesepio, Und leuchtet als die Sonne Matris in gremio, Alpha es et O!

With sweet rejoicing, now sing and be joyful!

Our hearts’ delight lies in a manger; and shines like the sun on his mother’s lap.

He is Alpha and Omega.

O Jesu parvule Nach dir ist mir so weh!

Tröst mir mein Gemüte O puer optime Durch alle deine Güte O princeps gloriae.

Trahe me post te!

O infant Jesus, I long for you.

Comfort my soul O finest of boys; through all your goodness, O Prince of Glory, draw me after you.

O Patris caritas!

O Nati lenitas!

Wir wär’n all verloren Per nostra crimina So hat er uns erworben Coelorum gaudia Eia, wär’n wir da!

O love of the Father!

O mercy of the Son! We would all be lost because of our sins, but he has obtained for us the joys of heaven.

O, that we were there!

Ubi sunt gaudia Nirgend mehr denn da!

Da die Engel singen Nova cantica, Und da die Schellen klingen In Regis curia.

Eia, wär’n wir da!

Where are the joys?

Nowhere more than there, where the angels sing new songs and the bells ring in the courts of the King.

O, that we were there!

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All stand to sing

The Presentation: Hymn 87

music: Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn (German, 1809-1847),ST desc 2 & 3 adapt. Wm. H. Cummings (English, 1831-1915), arr. Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015) words: Charles Wesley (English, 1707-1788), alt.

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All remain standing

The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you.

All And also with you.

Eucharistic Prayer B, BCP, p. 367

Celebrant All

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant All

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father

Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: All sing

The Sanctus and Benedictus

S 128, music: William Mathias (Welsh, 1934-1992)

After the Sanctus, all may stand or kneel.

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Then the Celebrant continues

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he gave thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father, All

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

The Celebrant continues And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

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And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those

who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

All sing

The Breaking of the Bread

music: Picardy, 17th-century French carol words: from the Liturgy of St. James, c. 1st century A.D.; paraphrased by Gerard Moultrie (1829-1885)

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The Communion

All are welcome to receive the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist. You may receive at the altar or at floorlevel stations. Stand or kneel and receive the bread (a wafer) in the palm of your hand. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request at the Peachtree (left) altar rail. Receive the wine either by drinking from the cup (guiding it to your lips) or by touching the wafer lightly to the wine. Younger children are invited to stand for easier access to the cup. If you desire to receive a blessing, cross your arms across your chest.

Music During the Ministration of Communion Communion Carol

music: Herbert Howells (English, 1892-1983), Sing Lullaby words: Frederick William Harvey (English, 1888-1957)

Sing lullaby, sing lullaby, While snow doth gently fall, Sing lullaby to Jesus born In an oxen stall.

Sing lullaby to Jesus born Now in Bethlehem, The naked blackthorn’s growing To weave his diadem.

Sing lullaby, sing lullaby, While thickly snow doth fall, Sing lullaby to Jesus, The Saviour of all. music: Bob Chilcott (English, b. 1955), The Shepherd’s Carol words: Clive Sansom (English-born Tasmanian, 1910-1981)

We stood on the hills, Lady, Our day’s work done, Watching the frosted meadows That winter had won.

There was a star, Lady, Shone in the night, Larger than Venus it was, And bright, so bright.

The evening was calm, Lady, The air so still, Silence more lovely than music, Folded on the hill.

Oh, a voice from the sky, Lady, It seemed to us then Telling of God being born In the world of men.

And so we have come, Lady, Our day’s work done, Our love, our hopes, ourselves We give to your son. music: Stephen Paulus (American, 1949-2014), A Savior from on High words: William Ballet (English, 17th-century)

O sweet was the song the Virgin sang When she to Bethl’em Judah came, And was delivered of a son, And Jesus was his name.

Lullee, lully, lullo, lullaby.

“O sweet babe,” sang she, “my son.”

And so a Savior is born, Who was given from on high To visit us that were forlorn.

Lullee, lully, lullo, lullaby.

And Jesus was his name.

And sweet was the song she sang.

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All sing

Hymn 115

music: Greensleeves, late 16th-century English folksong harm. Christmas Carols New & Old, 1871 words: William Chatterton Dix (English, 1837-1989)

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All sing

Hymn 112

music: Cranham, Gustav Holst (English, 1874-1934) words: Christina Rossetti (English, 1830-1894)

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All sing

Hymn 101

music: Cradle Song, William James Kirkpatrick (American, 1838-1921) words: 19th-century English carol

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After the distribution of Communion, all sing

Hymn 111

music: Stille Nacht, melody by Franz Xaver Gruber (Austrian, 1787-1863) harmonized by Carl H. Reineke (German, 1824-1910), descant st. 3 by Thomas Foster (American, b. 1938) words: Joseph Mohr (Austrian, 1793-1848); transl. John Freeman Young (American, 1820-1885)

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The Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray.

All Almighty and everliving God,

we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food

of the most precious Body and Blood

of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;

and for assuring us in these holy mysteries

that we are living members of the Body of your Son,

and heirs of your eternal kingdom.

And now, Father, send us out

to do the work you have given us to do,

to love and serve you

as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.

To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit,

be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Blessing

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The Hymn at the Procession 100

music: Antioch, George Frideric Handel (German, 1685-1759) adapt. Lowell Mason (American, 1792-1872), arr. Craig Phillips (American, b.1961) words: Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748), alt.

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The Dismissal Leader Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

All Thanks be to God. The Voluntary Bergamasca

Bernardo Gianoncelli (fl.1650) adapt. Ottorino Respighi, Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite No. 2, movement 4 arr. David Miller

Please extinguish candles and return them as you exit.

The Cathedral Musicians

The Cathedral Choir Dale Adelmann, Canon for Music David Fishburn, Associate Organist - Choirmaster Patrick A. Scott, Assistant Organist - Choirmaster

Instrumentalists

Susan Bennett Brady, harp Stuart Stephenson, trumpet Anderson Romero, trumpet Susan Welty, French horn Samuel Schlosser, trombone Brian Hecht, trombone Jeff Kershner, timpani The gifts of brass and timpani and the television production are given to the glory of God in memory of Thomas Ruben Jones by Delbert Lowell Jacks.

The harpist for tonight’s prelude is the gift of Friends of Cathedral Music.

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All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., except where noted below: Hymn 96 words by permission of Fleming H. Revell Co. Hymn S128 by permission of Oxford University Press.

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THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP

The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Reverend C. Wallace Marsh IV, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Spirituality and Mission The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Carolynne G. Williams, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry Ms. Mary Caroline Cravens, Senior Warden Mr. Doug O’Bryan, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org

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