The Cathedral of St. Philip
A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 22 December 2019 4:00 pm
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Voluntary
Noël Suisse, Grand jeu et duo Partita on “Es ist ein’ Ros’ entsprungen Noel, Votre bonte Grand Dieu Pastorale, BWV 590
Louis-Claude Daquin (French, 1694-1772) Max Drischner (German, 1891-1971) Claude-Bénigne Balbastre (French, 1724-1799) Johann Sebastian Bach (German, 1685-1750)
Andantino Andantino
All stand at the sound of the bell.
The Processional: Hymn 102, “Once in royal David’s City”
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)
"Once in royal David's city"
Stanzas 1 and 2 are sung by the choir alone.
All sing.
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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 has 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, Carson Cooman (American, b. 1982) words: Anonymous, 15th century
Adam lay ybounden, Bounden in a bond; Four thousand winter Thought he not too long. And all was for an apple, An apple that he took. As clerkës finden written In their book. Ne had the apple taken been, The apple taken been, Ne had never our Lady, A-been heav’ne queen. Blessed be the time That apple taken was! Therefore we moun singen Deo gracias! [Thanks be to God!]
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Read by Lilly Long, Head Chorister.
Read by David Rocchio, Director of Stewardship & Gift Planning.
Second Lesson Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah.
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.
Read by Jenny McClure, Cathedral Antiques Show.
Third Lesson Isaiah 35:1-6 The prophet proclaims that God will come and save us.
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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 Brent Rosengren, Cathedral Chapter.
Fourth Lesson
Mark 1:2-8 St. John the Forerunner prepares the way of the Lord.
Carol
music: The Truth sent from above, English folk melody, harm Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) words: The great forerunner of the morn, The Venerable Bede (673-735) transl. John Mason Neale (1818-1866) alt.
The great forerunner of the morn, The herald of the Word, is born; And faithful hearts shall never fail With thanks and praise his Light to hail.
John, still unborn, yet gave aright His witness to the coming light; And Christ, the Sun of all the earth, Fulfilled that witness at his birth.
With heavenly message Gabriel came, That John should be that herald’s name, And with prophetic utterance told His actions great and manifold.
His mighty deeds exalt his fame To greater than a prophet’s name; Of woman born shall never be A greater prophet than was he.
To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Praise, honor, might, and glory be From age to age eternally.
Read by Anna Murphy Martin, Youth Ministry Advisor.
Fifth Lesson
Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel greets the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Carol
music: Huron Carol, Saint Jean de Brébeuf (French Canadian, 1593-1649), based on the French folksong “Une jeune pucelle,” arr. Paul Halley (Canadian, b.1952)
’Twas in the moon of wintertime, When all the birds had fled, That mighty Gitchi Manitou* Sent angel choirs instead; Before their light the stars grew dim, And wondering hunters heard the hymn; Jesus your King is born, In excelsis gloria.
The earliest moon of wintertime Is not so round and fair As was the ring of glory on The helpless infant there. The chiefs from far before Him knelt With gifts of fox and beaver pelt. Jesus your King is born, In excelsis gloria.
Within a lodge of broken bark The tender babe was found, A ragged robe of rabbit skin Enwrapped His beauty round; And as the hunter braves drew nigh, The angel-song rang loud and high: Jesus your King is born, In excelsis gloria.
O children of the forest free O Sons of Manitou, The Holy Child of earth and heaven Is born today for you. Come kneel before the radiant Boy, Who brings you beauty, peace and joy, Jesus your King is born, In excelsis gloria.
*Translation: “Great Spirit,” the term used by Christian missionaries to refer to God in several Algonquin languages, including the Native American Huron tribe. 6
Hymn 92, “On this day earth shall ring”
music: Personent hodie, melody from Piae Cantiones (1582), harm. Gustav Holst (English, 1874-1934) words: from Piae Cantiones (1582), transl. Jane M. Joseph (English, 1894-1929)
All stand to sing.
Sixth Lesson
Matthew 1:18-23 St. Matthew tells of the birth of Jesus.
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All sit. Read by Dale Adelmann, Canon for Music.
Carol
music: Now may we singen, Cecilia McDowall (English b.1951) words: 15th century English carol
This Babe to us that now is born, Wonderful works He hath y-wrought, He would not loss what was forlorn [forsaken], But boldly again it brought; Refrain: And thus it is forsooth y-wis [in truth, indeed], He asketh nought but that is His. Now may we singen as it is Quod puer natus est nobis. [because a boy is born to us].
To some purpose God made man; I trust well to salvation. What was his blood that from him ran But fence against damnation? Refrain
This bargain loved He right well, The price was high and bought full dear. Who would suffer and for us feel As did that Prince withouten peer? Refrain
Read by Darrin Ellis-May, Flower Guild.
His ransom for us hath y-paid; Good reason have we to be His. Be mercy asked and He be prayed, Who may deserve the heavenly bliss. Refrain
Almighty God in Trinity, Thy mercy we pray with whole heart, Thy mercy may all woe make fell And dangerous dread from us to start. Refrain
Seventh Lesson
Luke 2:8-16
The heavenly host bring tidings of great joy to the shepherds.
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Hymn 105, “God rest you merry, gentlemen”
All stand to sing.
Carol
All sit.
music: God rest you merry, melody from the Little Book of Christmas Carols (1850), st. 4 descant by Sir David Willcocks (English, 1919-2015) words: 18th-century English carol
music: The Shepherd’s Carol, Bob Chilcott (English, b. 1955) words: Clive Sansom (Australian, 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.
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Please wait until the carol has concluded to turn the page.
Read by Mary Caroline Cravens, Altar Guild.
The Eighth Lesson
The wise men are led by a star to Jesus.
Carol
Matthew 2:1-11
music: Here is the little door, Herbert Howells (English, 1892-1983) words: Frances Chesterton (English, 1875-1938)
Here is the little door, Lift up the latch, oh lift! We need not wander more But enter with our gift; Our gift of finest gold, Gold that was never bought nor sold; Myrrh to be strewn about His Bed; Incense in clouds about His Head; All for the Child that stirs not in His sleep, But holy slumber holds with ass and sheep. Bend low about His Bed, For each He has a gift; See how His eyes awake, Lift up your hands, O lift! For gold, he gives a keen-edged sword (Defend with it Thy little Lord), For incense, smoke of battle red. Myrrh for the honoured happy dead; Gifts for His children, terrible and sweet, Touched by such tiny hands and oh such tiny feet.
Carol
music: I saw three ships come sailing in, 17th century English carol arr. Simon Preston (English, b. 1938) words: 17th century English carol
I saw three ships come sailing in, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, I saw three ships come sailing in, On Christmas Day in the morning.
O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas Day in the morning.
And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day in the morning?
And all the bells on earth shall ring On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, And all the bells on earth shall ring On Christmas Day in the morning.
Our Saviour Christ and his lady, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, Our Saviour Christ and his lady, On Christmas Day in the morning.
And all the angels in heaven shall sing On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, And all the angels in heaven shall sing On Christmas Day in the morning.
Pray, whither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, Pray, whither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas Day in the morning?
And all the souls on earth shall sing On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, And all the souls on earth shall sing On Christmas Day in the morning.
Then let us all rejoice amain On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, Then let us all rejoice amain On Christmas Day in the morning! 10
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 (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)
All stand for the ninth lesson. Read by The Rev. Canon George Maxwell, Vicar.
Remain standing. The congregation joins in singing on stanza 3.
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All sit.
The Greeting The Anthem at the Offering
music: Sir John Tavener (English, 1944-2013), God is with us words: from the Orthodox Great Compline for Christmas Eve and Isaiah 9: 2, 6
God is with us. Hear ye people, even to the uttermost end of the earth. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light. The people that dwell in the shadow of death, upon them the light has shined. For unto us a child is born! For unto us a son is given! And the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful! Counselor! The mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of peace. Hear ye people. Even to the uttermost end of the earth. God is with us. Christ is born!
All stand for the Blessing.
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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Hymn 83, stanzas 1-4, “O come, all ye faithful”
music: Adeste fideles, attrib. John Francis Wade (English, 1711-1786), st. 3 arr. Sir David Willcocks (English, 1919-2015), st. 4 arr. J. Roland Middleton (English, 1895-1983) words: John Francis Wade; transl. Frederick Oakeley (English, 1802-1880) and others
The Processional Voluntary
Toccata on ‘Veni Emmanuel’
Andrew Carter
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Remain standing to sing.
Recitals & Choral Services at the Cathedral Tuesday, December 24, 2019 / Christmas Eve
3:45 p.m. Prelude Music / Cathedral Choristers & members of Cathedral Schola Gustav Holst, Christmas Day
4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Children’s Pageant & Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Choristers & members of Cathedral Schola arr. Mack Wilberg, Ding dong! merrily on high arr. Simon Preston, I saw three ships come sailing in arr. Gerre Hancock, Infant holy, infant lowly Kim André Arnesen, Cradle Hymn
8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Prelude Music / Cathedral Choir arr. Simon Preston, I saw three ships come sailing in arr. Mack Wilberg, Ding dong! merrily on high Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on Christmas Carols
8:30 p.m. Festival Eucharist / Cathedral Choir & St. Cecilia Choristers with Timpani & members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass Gustav Holst, Christmas Day arr. R.L. Pearsall, In dulci jubilo Kim André Arnesen, Cradle Hymn
11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Prelude Music / Cathedral Choir arr. Simon Preston, I saw three ships come sailing in arr. Mack Wilberg, Ding dong! merrily on high Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on Christmas Carols
11:30 p.m. Festival Eucharist / Cathedral Choir with Timpani & members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass Gustav Holst, Christmas Day arr. R.L. Pearsall, In dulci jubilo Kim André Arnesen, Cradle Hymn
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 / Christmas Day
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Congregational Carols / Cathedral Singer Quartet Stephen Paulus, A Savior from on high arr. Philip Ledger, Still, still, still
Sunday, December 29, 2019 / The First Sunday after Christmas Day
11:15 a.m. Congregational Lessons & Carols & Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Choir & Cathedral Choristers
Sunday, January 5, 2020 / The Second Sunday after Christmas Day
3:15 p.m. Recital, David Simon, organ (St James Cathedral, Toronto, Ontario) Oivier Messiaen, Movements from La Nativité du Seigneur
4:00 p.m. Choral Eucharist for the Eve of the Feast of the Epiphany / Cathedral Schola George Malcolm, Missa ad Praesepe (Mass at the Crib) Herbert Howells, Here is the little door Oliver Tarney, The wisemen and the star
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The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP WORSHIP SERVICES FOR THE 2019 CHRISTMAS SEASON
Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve in the Cathedral 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 Live streaming and seating in Child Hall with The Rev. Nate Huddleston The Pageant will be broadcast online at cathedralATL.org/stream. 8 p.m. Choral Prelude and Carols 8:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist Celebrant: The Right Rev. Robert Wright Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler The Cathedral Choir with members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass 11 p.m. Choral Prelude and Carols 11:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist Celebrant: The Right Rev. Robert Wright Preacher: The Very Rev. 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.
Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Congregational Carols, Cathedral Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
Sunday, December 29 –The First Sunday after Christmas 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Nate Huddleston 8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Nate Huddleston 11:15 a.m. Christmas Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins 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 92 words © G. Schirmer Inc., reprinted by permission; music used by arrangement with G. Schrimer Inc. Hymn 102 words st. 3 © 1982 James Waring McCrady; music © 1957 Novello & Company Ltd. Hymn 105 words by permission of Fleming H. Revell Co.
The Reverend Canon George M. Maxwell, Jr., Officiant
MUSICIANS
The Cathedral Schola Dale Adelmann PhD, FRSCM, Canon for Music David Fishburn, Organist Emeritus 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 Community and Education The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Nathan G. Huddleston, Priest Associate for Youth and Young Adult Ministries The Reverend Julia B. Mitchener, Priest Associate for Children’s Ministries 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 Mrs. Dorsey DeLong, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org
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