Service Leaflet – Christmas Lessons & Carols 2017

The Cathedral of St. Philip

Christmas Lessons and Carols 17 December 2017 4:00 pm

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Voluntary

Noël Suisse In dulci jubilo The Nativity The Creche The Angels The Shepherds The Holy Family At the sound of the bell, all stand.

Hymn 102: Irby

The Processional: Hymn 102, “Once in royal David’s City”

music: Irby, H.J. Gauntlett (English, 1805-1876), harm. A.H. Mann (English, 1850-1929) descants by Sir David Willcocks (English, 1919-2015) and Daniel Fortune (American, b. 1966) words: 1-2 & 4-6, Cecil Frances Alexander (Irish, 1818-1895), alt.; 3, James Waring McCrady (American, b. 1938)

"Once in royal David's city"

Stanzas 1 and 2 are sung by the choir alone.

All sing.

1. Once in royal David's city stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.

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2. He came down to earth from heaven, who is God and Lord of all, and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall; with the poor, the scorned, the lowly, lived on earth our Savior holy.

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Bidding Prayer

Beloved in Christ, in this Christmastide, let it be our care and delight to hear again the message of the Angels, and in heart and mind to go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, and the Babe lying in a manger.

Let us read and mark in Holy Scripture the tale of the loving purposes of God from the first days of our disobedience unto the glorious Redemption brought us by this holy Child; and let us make this place glad with our carols of praise.

But first, let us pray for the needs of his whole world; for peace and goodwill over all the earth; for the mission and unity of the Church for which he died, and especially in this country and within this city.

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And because this of all things would rejoice his heart, let us at this time remember in his name the poor and the helpless, the hungry and the oppressed; the sick and those who mourn; the lonely and the unloved; the aged and the little children; and all those who know not the Lord Jesus, or who love him not, or who by sin have distanced themselves from his heart of love.

Lastly, let us remember before God his pure and lowly Mother, and all those who rejoice with us, but upon another shore and in a greater light, that multitude which no one can number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom, in this Lord Jesus, we for evermore are one.

These prayers and praises let us humbly offer up to the throne of heaven, in the words which Christ himself hath taught us: 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.

The Almighty God bless us with his grace; Christ give us the joys of everlasting life; and to the fellowship of the citizens above, may the King of Angels bring us all.

Amen.

All sit for the Lessons.

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First Lesson

Genesis 3:1-15

Adam and Eve rebel against God and are cast out of the Garden of Eden.

Carol

music: Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, Elizabeth Poston (English, 1905-1987) words: Anonymous, publ. Joshua Smith, New Hampshire, 1784

The tree of life my soul hath seen, Laden with fruit, and always green: The trees of nature fruitless be Compared with Christ the apple tree.

For happiness I long have sought, And pleasure dearly I have bought: I missed of all; but now I see ‘Tis found in Christ, the apple tree.

His beauty doth all things excel: By faith I know, but ne’er can tell The glory which I now can see In Jesus Christ the apple tree.

I’m weary with my former toil, Here I will sit and rest awhile: Under the shadow I will be Of Jesus Christ the apple tree.

This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, It keeps my dying faith alive; Which makes my soul in haste to be With Jesus Christ the apple tree.

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Read by Caroline Paris, Cathedral Counseling Center and Program Coordinator for Membership.

 Read by Cheryl Mullins, Interim Director of the Cathedral Preschool.

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Second Lesson Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah.

Carol

music: Lux Arumque, Eric Whitacre (American, b.1970) words: American, Edward Esch, translated into Latin by Charles Anthony Silvestri (b.1965)

Lux, calida gravisque pura velut aurum et canunt angeli molliter modo natum.

Light, warm and heavy as pure gold, and the angels sing softly to the new-born baby.

 Read by David Fishburn, Associate OrganistChoirmaster.

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Third Lesson Isaiah 35:1-6 The prophet proclaims that God will come and save us.

Carol

music: A Spotless Rose, Herbert Howells (English, 1892-1983) words: 15th-century German, transl. Catherine Winkworth (English, 1827-1878)

The Rose which I am singing, Whereof Isaiah said, Is from its sweet root springing In Mary, purest Maid; For through our God’s great love and might, The Blessed Babe she bare us In a cold winter’s night.

A Spotless Rose is blowing Sprung from a tender root, Of ancient seers’ foreshowing, Of Jesse promised fruit; Its fairest bud unfolds to light Amid the cold winter, And in the dark midnight.

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Hymn 81, “Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming”

music: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen, from Alte Catholische Geistliche Kirchengesäng (1599), harm. Michael Praetorius (German, 1571-1621) words: 1-2, 15th century German, transl. Theodore Baker (American, 1851-1934); 3, Friedrich Layritz (German, 1808-1859), transl. Harriet Reynolds Krauth Spaeth (American, 1845-1925), ver. Hymnal 1940

All stand to sing: stanza 1 melody, 2-3 melody or harmony as you are able.

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 Read by Dan Murphy, Director of Communications.

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Fourth Lesson

Mark 1:2-8 St. John the Forerunner prepares the way of the Lord.

Carol

music: Comfort, Comfort ye my people; Charles Beaudrot Jr. (American, b.1951) words: Johannes G. Olearius (1611-1684), transl. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878), alt.

Hark, the voice of one that crieth In the desert far and near, Calling us to new repentance Since the kingdom now is here.

Oh, that warning cry obey!

Now prepare for God a way; Let the valleys rise to meet him And the hills bow down to greet him.

Comfort, comfort ye my people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness Mourning ‘neath their sorrows’ load.

Speak ye to Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell her that her sins I cover, And her warfare now is over.

Make ye straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain; Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits his holy reign.

For the glory of the Lord Now o’er earth is shed abroad; And all flesh shall see the token That the word is never broken.

 Read by Dorsey DeLong, St. Ruth’s Guild.

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Fifth Lesson

Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel greets the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Carol

music: Joys Seven, arr. Stephen Cleobury (English, b. 1938) words: from Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern (1833), collected by William Sandys (English, 1792-1874)

The first good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of one; To see the blessed Jesus Christ When he was first her son: When he was first her son, good man: And blessed may he be, Both Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, To all eternity.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of four; To see her own son, Jesus Christ, To read the Bible o’er: To read the Bible’ o’er, good man: And blessed may he be Both Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, To all eternity.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of two; To see her own son, Jesus Christ, To make the lame to go: To make the lame to go, good man: And blessed may he be Both Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, To all eternity.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of five; To see her own son, Jesus Christ, To bring the dead alive: To bring the dead alive, good man, And blessed may he be Both Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, To all eternity.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of three; To see her own son, Jesus Christ, To make the blind to see: To make the blind to see, good man: And blessed may he be Both Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, To all eternity.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of six; To see her own son, Jesus Christ, Upon the crucifix: Upon the crucifix, good man: And blessed may he be Both Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, To all eternity.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of seven; To see her own son, Jesus Christ, To wear the crown of heaven: To wear the crown of heaven, good man, And blessed may he be Both Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, To all eternity.

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All stand to sing.

Hymn 268, “Ye who claim the faith of Jesus”

music: Julion, David Hurd (American, b.1950) words st.1-3 Vincent Stucky Stratton Coles (1845-1929) alt.; st. 4 F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984)

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Sixth Lesson

Matthew 1:18-23 St. Matthew tells of the birth of Jesus.

Carol

music: In the bleak midwinter, Harold Darke (English, 1888-1976) words: Christina Rossetti (English, 1830-1894)

In the bleak mid-winter Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter Long ago.

Enough for Him, whom cherubim Worship night and day, A breastful of milk And a mangerful of hay; Enough for Him, whom angels Fall down before, The ox and ass and camel Which adore.

Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him Nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away When He comes to reign: In the bleak mid-winter A stable-place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.

What can I give Him, Poor as I am?

If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb, If I were a wise man I would do my part, Yet what I can I give Him, Give my heart.

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Read by Dale Adelmann, Canon for Music.

 Read by Kate Brewer, Cathedral Chapter member and Treasurer.

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Seventh Lesson

Luke 2:8-16

The heavenly host bring tidings of great joy to the shepherds.

Carol

music: What Child is this, Greensleeves, 16th-century English folksong, arr. Paul Halley (Canadian, b. 1952) words: William Chatterton Dix (English, 1837-1989)

Ave Maria. [Hail Mary.]

What child is this, who laid to rest, On May’s lap is sleeping, Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?

Refrain: This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring him laud, The babe, the son of Mary.

All stand to sing.

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Why lies he in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding?

Good Christian, fear: for sinners here The silent Word is pleading.

Refrain So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come, peasant, king, to own him; The King of kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone him.

Refrain

Hymn 105, “God rest you merry, gentlemen”

music: God rest you merry, melody from the Little Book of Christmas Carols (1850), descant by Sir David Willcocks (English, 1919-2015) words: 18th-century English carol

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 The Eighth Lesson Carol

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The wise men are led by a star to Jesus.

Matthew 2:1-11

music: Bethlehem Down, Peter Warlock (English, 1894-1930) words: Bruce Blunt (English, 1899-1957)

When he is King we will give him the Kings’ gifts, Myrrh for its sweetness, and gold for a crown, “Beautiful robes,” said the young girl to Joseph, Fair with her first-born on Bethlehem Down.

Bethlehem Down is full of the starlight, Winds for the spices, and stars for the gold, Mary for sleep, and for lullaby music Songs of a shepherd by Bethlehem fold.

When he is King they will clothe him in grave-sheets, Myrrh for embalming, and wood for a crown, He that lies now in the white arms of Mary, Sleeping so lightly on Bethlehem Down.

Here he has peace and a short while for dreaming, Close-huddled oxen to keep him from cold, Mary for love, and for lullaby music Songs of a shepherd by Bethlehem fold.

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Read by The Rev. Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries

All stand to sing.

Hymn 92, “On this day earth shall ring�

music: Personent hodie, from Piae Cantiones (1582), harm. Gustav Holst (English, 1874-1934) words: Piae Cantiones (1582), transl. Jane M. Joseph (English, 1894-1929)

Remain standing for the final lesson.

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The Ninth Lesson

John 1:1-14

St. John unfolds the mystery of the Incarnation.

Hymn 82, “Of the Father’s love begotten” 1-2 choir alone, 3–4 sung by all

music: Divinum mysterium (11th century Sanctus trope) adapt. Piae Cantiones (1582), arr. Dale Adelmann words: Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (Roman, 348-c.410); transl. John Mason Neale (1818-1866) & William Henry Baker (1821-1877)

Read by The Rev. Wallace Marsh, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship.

Remain standing: the congregation joins in singing on stanza 3.

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The Greeting The Anthem at the Offering

music: Christmas Day (Choral Fantasy on Old Carols), Gustav Holst (English, 1874-1934), based on In dulci jubilo; God rest you merry, gentlemen; Old Breton melody “Come, ye lofty”; The First Nowell words: traditional

Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: News! News!

Jesus Christ is born today: Ox and ass before Him bow, And He is in the manger now, Christ is born today!

Come, ye poor, no pomp of station Robes the Child your hearts adore: He, the Lord of all salvation, Shares your want, is weak and poor: Oxen, round about behold them; Rafters naked, cold and bare, See the shepherds, God has told them That the Prince of Life lies there.

God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas day, to save us all from woe and sin, When we were gone astray.

O tidings of comfort and joy.

Come, ye children, blithe and merry, This one Child your model make; Christmas holly, leaf, and berry, All be prized for His dear sake; Come, ye gentle hearts, and tender, Come, ye spirits, keen and bold; All in all your homage render, Weak and mighty, young and old.

In Bethlehem, in Jewry, This blessed Babe was born, And laid within a manger Upon that holy morn; The which His Mother, Mary, Did nothing take in scorn.

O tidings of comfort and joy.

Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Now ye hear of endless bliss: Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this!

He hath oped the heav’nly door, And man is blessed evermore.

Christ was born for this!

Come, ye lofty, come, ye lowly, Let your songs of gladness ring; In a stable lies the Holy, In a manger rests the King: See, in Mary’s arms reposing, Christ by highest heav’n adored: Come, your circle round Him closing, Pious hearts that love the Lord.

High above a star is shining, And the Wise Men haste from far: Come, glad hearts, and spirits pining: For you all has risen the star.

Let us bring our poor oblations, Thanks and love and faith and praise: Come, ye people, come, ye nations, All in all draw nigh to gaze.

Noel, noel, noel, noel, Born is the King of Israel.

Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; this holy tide of Christmas All others doth deface.

O tidings of comfort and joy.

Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace!

Jesus Christ was born to save!

Calls you one and calls you all, To gain His everlasting hall: Christ was born to save!

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All stand for the Blessing.

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The Blessing

May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness.

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May God, who sent his angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen.

May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you his peace and favor. Amen.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

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Remain standing to sing.

The Closing Hymn 96, “Angels we have heard on high�

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

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The Processional Voluntary Carillon-Sortie

Henri Mulet (French, 1878-1967)

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The Reverend Canon C. Wallace Marsh IV, Officiant The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Assisting The Cathedral Schola Dr. Dale Adelmann, Canon for Music David Fishburn, Associate Organist - Choirmaster Dr. Patrick A. Scott, Assistant Organist - Choirmaster All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., and music from Wonder, Love, and Praise (“WLP”) and Lift Every Voice and Sing II (“LEVAS II”) © Church Pension Fund, except where noted below: Hymn 92 words © G. Schirmer, Inc.; music used by arrangement with G. Schirmer, Inc. Hymn 96 words by permission of Fleming H. Revell Co. Hymn 102 words st. 3 © 1982 James Waring McCrady; music © 1957 Novello & Col. Ltd. Hymn 108 words by permission of Fleming H. Revell Co. Hymn 268 music © 1983 GIA Publications, Inc.

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The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP

WORSHIP SERVICES FOR THE 2017 CHRISTMAS SEASON

Sunday, December 24 – Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve The 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services for the Fourth Sunday of Advent will be held as usual.

The 7:45 a.m and 9 a.m. services will not meet on this day.

La Santa Eucaristía will join the Cathedral service.

8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith; Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins; Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh 4 p.m. Children’s Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler The Cathedral Choristers and members of the Cathedral Schola Overflow seating and live streaming in Child Hall The Pageant will be broadcast online at stphilipscathedral.org/stream.

8 p.m. Choral Prelude and Carols 8:30 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist Celebrant: Canon Carolynne Williams; Preacher: Dean Sam Candler The Cathedral Choir with members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass 11 p.m. Choral Prelude and Carols 11:30 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist Celebrant: Canon Carolynne Williams; Preacher: Dean Sam Candler The Cathedral Choir with members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass Worship with the Cathedral on WSB-TV, Channel 2, starting at 11:35 p.m.

Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Celebrant: Canon Wallace Marsh; Preacher: Dean Sam Candler

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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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