The Cathedral of St. Philip
A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 23 December 2018 4:00 pm
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Voluntary
Noël Étranger The Nativity The Creche The Angels The Shepherds The Holy Family A la Venue de Noël Six variants on “Es ist ein’ Ros’ entsprungen” At the sound of the bell, all stand.
Hymn 102: Irby
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)
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The Processional: Hymn 102, “Once in royal David’s City”
Stanzas 1 and 2 are sung by the choir alone.
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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. 2
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.
First Lesson
Genesis 3:1-15
Adam and Eve rebel against God and are cast out of the Garden of Eden.
Carol
music: Adam lay ybounden, Frank Boles (American, b. 1955) words: Anonymous, 15th century
Adam lay ybounden, Bounden in a bond: Four thousand winter Thought he not too long.
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And all was for an apple, An apple that he took, As clerkes finden Written in their book.
Blessed be the time That apple taken was. Therefore we moun singen Deo gracias! [Thanks be to God!]
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Read by Nellie Holleman, Manager of the Cathedral Thrift House.
Read by Stephen Douglass, Cathedral Thurifer.
Second Lesson Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah.
Carol
music: In dulci jubilo, 14th-century German carol, arr. R.L. Pearsall (English, 1795-1856) words: Macaronic 14th-century Latin-German carol, transl. R.L. Pearsall
In dulci jubilo [In sweet rejoicing] Let us our homage shew; Our heart’s joy reclineth In praesepio [in the manger] And like a bright star shineth, Matris in gremio [in the mother’s lap]. Alpha es et O [He is Alpha and Omega].
O Patris caritas [O love of the Father], O Nati lenitas! [O gentleness of the Son!] Deeply were we stained Per nostra crimina [through our sins]; But thou hast for us gained Coelorum gaudia [the joy of heaven]. O that we were there!
O Jesu parvule! [O tiny Jesus!] I yearn for thee alway! Hear me, I beseech thee, O Puer optime! [O best of boys!] My prayer let it reach thee, O Princeps gloriae! [O Prince of Glory!] Unto Us Trahe me post te! [Draw me after thee!] All stand to sing.
Ubi sunt gaudia [Where are joys], If that they be not there? There are angels singing Nova cantica [new songs], There the bells are ringing Regis acuria IsInBorn Son[in the King’s court]: O that we were there!
arr. David Willcocks
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words: 15th century Latin carol, translated by G.R. Woodward (1848-1934)
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Third Lesson Isaiah 35:1-6 The prophet proclaims that God will come and save us.
Carol
music: A Savior from on high, Stephen Paulus (American, 1949-2014) words: William Ballet, 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.
Fourth Lesson
Mark 1:2-8 St. John the Forerunner prepares the way of the Lord.
Carol
All sit. Read by Del King, Cathedral Choir President.
music: I wonder as I wander, John Jacob Niles (American,1892-1980) based on an Appalachian folk carol, arr. Andrew Carter (English, b.1939) words: John Jacob Niles (1892-1980
I wonder as I wander, out under the sky, How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die For poor ornery people like you and like I. I wonder as I wander, out under the sky.
Read by Stewart McDonough, Cathedral Acolyte Co-Captain.
When Mary birthed Jesus all in a cow’s stall, Came wise men and farmers and shepherds and all. But high from God’s heaven a star’s light did fall, And the promise of ages it then did recall. If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing, A star in the sky, or a bird on the wing, Or all of God’s creatures in heaven for to sing, He surely could have it, for he was the King. Please wait until the carol has concluded to turn the page.
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All stand to sing.
Hymn 67, “Comfort, comfort ye my people�
music: Psalm 42, melody and bass Claude Goudimel (French, 1514-15720: harm. Hymnal 1982 words: Johann G. Olearius (1611-1684); tr. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878), alt.
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All sit.
Fifth Lesson
Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel greets the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Carol
music: Gabriel’s Message, Basque carol based on c.13th century Latin hymn “Angelus ad virginem”, arr. Craig Phillips (American, b.1961) words: Basque carol, paraphrase by Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924)
The angel Gabriel from heaven came, His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; “All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary, Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head, “To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said, “My soul shall laud and magnify his holy Name.” Most highly favored lady, Gloria!
“For know a blessed Mother thou shalt be, All generations laud and honor thee, Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold, Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say “Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
Sixth Lesson
Matthew 1:18-23 St. Matthew tells of the birth of Jesus.
Carol
music: Away in a manger, traditional Normandy tune, arr. Reginald Jacques (English, 1894-1969) words: traditional 19th-century American carol
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
Read by Natalie Spangler, Youth Leadership Team.
Read by Janel Green, Director of Cathedral Towers.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me for ever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.
Carol
Sing lullaby, sing lullaby, While snow doth gently fall, Sing lullaby to Jesus born In an oxen stall.
music: Sing lullaby, Herbert Howells (English, 1892-1983) words: Frederick William Harvey (English, 1888-1957)
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.
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Please wait until the carol has concluded to turn the page.
Read by Dale Adelmann, Canon for Music.
All stand to sing.
Seventh Lesson
Luke 2:8-16
The heavenly host bring tidings of great joy to the shepherds.
Hymn 87, “Hark! the herald angels sing”
music: Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn (German, 1809-1847), adapt. Wm. H. Cummings (English, 1831-1915), arr. Craig Phillips (American, b.1961) words: Charles Wesley (English, 1707-1788), alt.
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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.
The Eighth Lesson
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
The wise men are led by a star to Jesus.
Carol
All sit for the carol.
Matthew 2:1-11
Read by Shelby Guilbert, Godly Play Teacher.
music: Toys for a King, Charles Beaudrot (American, b. 1951) words: Mary H. Dewar
What gifts to please a little boy Who has the whole world as his toy? Here on the clean straw of his throne I lay the only things I own: A battered will, a raveled mind, A broken dream I cannot find.
If I had come to him before And laid them on the stable floor, Not scratched and finger marked then, How new and bright they would have been. Yet strange things catch a baby’s eyes. There in his hand my frayed heart lies.
The Ninth Lesson
John 1:1-14
St. John unfolds the mystery of the Incarnation.
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All stand for the ninth lesson. Read by The Rev. Lauren Holder, Canon for Congregational Life and Outreach.
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 (Sweden, 1582), arr. Dale Adelmann words: Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (Roman, 348-c.410); transl. John Mason Neale (1818-1866) & William Henry Baker (1821-1877)
Remain standing: the congregation joins in singing on stanza 3.
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The Greeting
All sit.
The Anthem at the Offering
music: Cradle Hymn, Kim André Arnesan (Norwegian, b. 1980) words: Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748)
Hush my dear, lie still and slumber, Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessing without number Gently falling on thy head.
See the lovely babe a-dressing; Lovely infant, how He smiled! When He wept, the mother’s blessing Soothed and hush’d the holy child.
See the kindly shepherds round Him, Telling wonders from the sky! When they sought Him, there they found Him, With His Virgin mother by.
May’st thou live to know and fear Him, Trust and love Him all thy days; Then go dwell forever near Him, See His face, and sing His praise!
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. Amen. 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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All stand for the Blessing.
Remain standing to sing.
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
The Processional Voluntary Rhapsodie sur des Noëls
Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)
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Recitals & Choral Services at the Cathedral Monday, December 24, 2018 / Christmas Eve, Year C
3:45 p.m. Prelude Music / Cathedral Choristers & members of Cathedral Schola Gustav Holst, Christmas Day
4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Pageant & Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Choristers & members of Cathedral Schola Kim André Arnesan, Cradle Hymn arr. Philip Ledger, On Christmas Night (Sussex Carol) Richard Runciman Terry, Myn Liking arr. David Willcocks, Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing
8:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. Prelude Music / Cathedral Choir arr. Philip Ledger, On Christmas Night (Sussex Carol) Howard Helvey, There is no Rose of such virtue Benjamin Britten, A Hymn to the Virgin Gustav Holst, Christmas Day
8:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Choir & members of Atlanta Symphony Brass, and Timpani Congregational carols arr. Craig Phillips for the Cathedral of St Philip, Atlanta O come, all ye faithful (Adeste fideles) While shepherds watched their flocks by night (Winchester Old) Hark! the herald angels sing (Mendelssohn) Joy to the world! (Antioch) Morten Lauridsen, O magnum mysterium Gabriel Jackson, Hush! My dear, lie still and slumber Peter Hallock, Away in a manger Stephen Paulus, A Savior from on high “Silent night, holy night” (Stille Nacht, desc. Thomas Foster)
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 / Christmas Day, Year C
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Staff Singer Quartet & organ
Sunday, December 30, 2018 / First Sunday after Christmas, Year C
11:15 a.m. Congregational Lessons & Carols / Cathedral Choir & Cathedral Choristers
Sunday, January 6, 2019 / Feast of the Epiphany, Year C 8:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Choir
3:15 p.m. Recital / Edward “Ned” Tipton, organ (North Carolina) Charles Tournemire, Fantaisie-Choral from L’Orgue Mystique, Op. 55, No. 8/V Maurice Duruflé, Prélude sur l’Introït pour l’Épiphanie, Op. 13 Marcel Dupré, Stella ista from Six Antiennes pour le Temps de Noël, Op. 48 Marcel Dupré, Lumen ad revelationem from Six Antiennes pour le Temps de Noël, Op. 48 Charles Tournemire, Fantaisie from L’Orgue Mystique, Op. 55, No. 7/V
4:00 p.m. Choral Eucharist / Cathedral Schola George Malcolm, Missa ad Praesepe (Mass at the Crib) R.L. Pearsall, In dulci jubilo
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Concerts J.S. Bach to Wolfgang Mozart—A Little Night Music Friday, January 11, 2019 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Philip Saturday, January 12, 2019 4 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Roswell, Georgia Atlanta Baroque Orchestra Julie Andrijeski, artistic director & concertmaster with Jaap ter Linden, guest director and soloists Julie Andrijeski and Evan Few, violin; Adam Jaffe, harpsichord; Janice Joyce Robinson, flute Presented by the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra and Friends of Cathedral Music
This concert comes to you in titanic proportions, with famous composers, directors, and soloists all in one! Advance tickets and Patron tickets are available online at atlantabaroque.org. For more information, call 678-390-0657 or email info@atlantabaroque.org.
Antonio Vivaldi—Gloria! Friday, March 15, 2019 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Philip Saturday, March 16, 2019 4 p.m. in Roswell, Georgia Atlanta Baroque Orchestra Julie Andrijeski, artistic director & concertmaster Cathedral Schola Dale Adelmann, conductor Nathan Medley, countertenor Evan Few, violin Presented by the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Cathedral Music, and the Moore-Wilkerson Fund of the Cathedral of St Philip Lovers of Vivaldi, now is your chance to hear two of his most beloved works and be introduced to what will soon become new favorites! More information about the program, Advance tickets and Patron tickets will be available online at www.cathedralATL.org/concerts and from the Cathedral Book Store at (404) 237-7582.
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The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP WORSHIP SERVICES FOR THE 2018 CHRISTMAS SEASON
Monday, December 24 – Christmas Eve 4 p.m. Children’s Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist Celebrant: The Very Rev. 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 cathedralATL.org/stream 8 p.m. Choral Prelude and Carols 8:30 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Right Rev. Robert Wright 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: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Right Rev. Robert Wright 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.
Tuesday, December 25 – Christmas Day 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Carols Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins Preacher: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell
Sunday, December 30 –The First Sunday after Christmas 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder 8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Celebrant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder 11:15 a.m. Christmas Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist Celebrant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell 11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía, Mikell Chapel Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder
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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 102 words stanza 3 © 1982 James Waring McCrady; music © 1957 Novello & Co. Ltd. Hymn 105 words by permission of Fleming H. Revell Co.
The Reverend Canon Lauren R. Holder, Officiant
MUSICIANS
The Cathedral Schola Dale Adelmann PhD, FRSCM, Canon for Music Patrick A. Scott, DMA, Organist & Associate Choirmaster Jack Mitchener, DMA, Organist & Artist-in-Residence
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Reverend Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Outreach and Congregational Life The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Education and Worship 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 Mr. Austin Hall, 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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