The Cathedral of St. Philip
A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 19 December 2021 4:00 pm
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Voluntaries
Rise up, shepherd, and follow Noël Étranger Noël Vosgien Canonic Variations on the Christmas Chorale:
Betty Roe (b. 1930) Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772) Jean Bouvard (1905-1996) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Vom Himmel hoch da komm’ ich her (Based on Hymn 80: From heaven above to earth I come)
Angels of Tranquility (from Angels: Two Short Tone Poems for Organ) Away in a manger (Cradle Song) All stand at the sound of the bell.
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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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 Alex Sugden Cathedral Chorister.
Carol
music: In dulci jubilo, arr. Robert Pearsall (English, 1795-1856) words: Macaronic 14th-century Latin-German carol, transl. R.L. Pearsall (English, 1894-1969)
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 Begotten!] 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!] Trahe me post te! [Draw me after thee!]
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 In Regis curia [in the King’s court]: O that we were there!
Read by Sandra Ortega Facilities Supervisor
Second Lesson Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah.
Carol
music: Becky McGlade (English, b. 1974) words: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)
In the bleak midwinter 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 midwinter Long ago. Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, Nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away When He comes to reign: In the bleak midwinter 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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Third Lesson Isaiah 35:1-6 The prophet proclaims that God will come and save us.
Carol
music: There is a flower, John Rutter (English, b. 1945) words: John Audelay (English, d. 1426)
There is a flower sprung of a tree, The root thereof is called Jesse, A flower of price: There is none such in paradise.
Read by Doug O’Bryan, 2021 Stewardship Committee Co-Chair
This flower is fair and fresh of hue, It fadeth never, but ever is new; The blessed branch this flower on grew Was Mary mild that bare Jesu; A flower of grace; Against all sorrow it is solace. The seed hereof was Goddes sand [gift], That God Himself sowed with His hand, In Nazareth that holy land, Amidst her arbour a maiden found; This blessed flower Sprang never but in Mary’s bower. When Gabriel this maid did meet, With “Ave Maria” he did her greet; Between them two this flower was set And safe was kept, no man should wit, Till on a day In Bethlem it could spread and spray. When that fair flower began to spread And his sweet blossom began to bed [bud], Then rich and poor of every land They marvelled how this flower might spread, Till kinges three That blessed flower came to see. Alleluia. Angels there came from heaven’s tower To look upon this freshele flower, How fair he was in his colour And how sweet in his savour; And to behold How such a flower might spring in gold. There is a flower sprung of a tree, The root thereof is called Jesse, A flower of price: There is none such in paradise.
Please wait until the carol has concluded to turn the page.
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Read by Marjorie Singley-Hall, Vice President, Friends of Cathedral Music
Fourth Lesson
Mark 1:2-8 St. John the Forerunner prepares the way of the Lord.
Hymn 67, “Comfort, comfort ye my people”
music: Psalm 42, melody and bass Claude Goudimel (French, 1514-1572): harm. Hymnal 1982 words: Johann G. Olearius (German, 1611-1684); trans. Catherine Winkworth (English, 1827-1878), alt.
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Fifth Lesson
Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel greets the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Carol
music: Gabriel’s Message, arr. Jim Clements (British, b. 1983) words: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924)
Read by Liz Aull, Program Coordinator for Membership and Stewardship
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 favoured lady, Gloria! “For known a blessed Mother thou shalt be, All generations laud and honour thee, Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,” Most highly favoured 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 favoured 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 favoured lady, Gloria!
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Please wait until the carol has concluded to turn the page.
All stand to sing.
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 sit. Read by Lyons Brewer, Eucharistic Visitor
Sixth Lesson
Matthew 1:18-23 An angel appears to Joseph.
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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]. 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 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 To some purpose God made man; I trust well to salvation. What was his blood that from him ran But fence against damnation? 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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Read by Brenda Norman Chair, Funeral Guild
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. The evening was calm, Lady, The air so still, Silence more lovely than music, Folded on the hill. There was a star, Lady, Shone in the night, Larger than Venus it was, And bright, so bright. 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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Hymn 105, “God rest you merry, gentlemen”
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
The Eighth Lesson
All stand to sing.
The wise men are led by a star to Jesus.
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Matthew 2:1-11
All sit. Read by Dale Adelmann, Canon for Music
Carol
music: The Wisemen and the Star, Oliver Tarney (English, b. 1984) words: Lucia Quinault (English, b. 1969)
Sovereign scholars, weary of waiting, Startled by starlight that kindles the sky. Eager for answers, destiny drives them, Watching with wonder, they follow the star. Passing by palaces, greedy and golden, Threading the byways of winter and cold, Come to a doorway, low-built and lamp-lit, Eagerly enter under the star. Source of all starlight, simply they see him, Laid in a manger and haloed with hay. Bright in his beauty, shrouded with shadows. Steady the star shines. Follow the star.
All stand for the Ninth lesson. Read by The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa, Canon for Liturgy & Pastoral Care
The Ninth Lesson
John 1:1-14
St. John unfolds the mystery of the Incarnation.
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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 (English, 1818-1866) & William Henry Baker (English, 1821-1877)
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Remain standing. The congregation joins in singing on stanza 3.
All sit.
The Greeting The Anthem at the Offering
music: Cradle Hymn, Kim André Arnesen (Norwegian, b. 1980) words: Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748)
Hush my dear, lie still and slumber, Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessings without number Gently falling on thy head. See the kindly shepherds round Him, Telling wonders from the sky! When they sought Him, there they found Him, With His Virgin mother by. 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. 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!
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 Fantasy on “Antioch”
Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927)
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Remain standing to sing.
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; music by arrangement with G. Schirmer Inc. Hymn 105 words by permission of Fleming H. Revell Co.
The Reverend Canon Catherine Zappa, Officiant
MUSICIANS
The Cathedral Schola Dr. Jack Mitchener, Organist and Artist-in-Residence Dr. Caroline Robinson, Organist and Associate Choirmaster Dr. Dale Adelmann, Canon for Music
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 Julia B. Mitchener, Priest Associate The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate Mr. Del King, Senior Warden Mr. Samuel T. Wilmoth, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org
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