Services for January 2016

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1 CHAPEL ROYAL HAMPTON COURT PALACE Services for January 2016 Carl Jackson MVO MA ARAM FRCO Director of Music Rufus Frowde MA MMus ARCO(DipCHD) Organist The Reverend Anthony Howe MA Chaplain and Deputy Priest in Ordinary David Wright Honorary Clerk of the Chapel 1

2 January 2016 Friday 1 The Circumcision of Christ Saturday 2 Feria in Christmastide Sunday 3 The Epiphany of the Lord (external) Monday 4 Feria in Christmastide Tuesday 5 Feria in Christmastide Wednesday 6 The Epiphany of the Lord Thursday 7 Feria in Christmastide Friday 8 Feria in Christmastide Saturday 9 Feria in Christmastide Sunday 10 The Baptism of the Lord Monday 11 Feria in Christmastide Tuesday 12 St Benedict Biscop Wednesday 13 St Hilary Thursday 14 St Kentigern, missionary bishop Friday 15 Feria in Christmastide Saturday 16 Feria in Christmastide Sunday 17 Epiphany II Monday 18 Feria in Christmastide Tuesday 19 St Henry of Uppsala, bishop, Martyr Wednesday 20 Feria Thursday 21 St Agnes, child Martyr Friday 22 St Vincent, deacon, Martyr Saturday 23 St John the Almsgiver, bishop Sunday 24 Septuagesima Monday 25 The Conversion of Saint Paul Tuesday 26 SS. Timothy and Titus, apostles Wednesday 27 Feria Thursday 28 St Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church Friday 29 Feria in Christmastide Saturday 30 King Charles I, Martyr Sunday 31 Sexagesima 2

3 From the Chaplain Many thanks to all of you for your very kind wishes for Christmas and for your generous presents and cards. Although this has been my first Christmas at Hampton Court I can safely say I feel very much at home! I pray that 2016 will be a happy and blessed year for all. My thanks also go to all who have worked so hard over the period in order that the Chapel was at its very best. I know that more people appreciate it than can be mentioned. We begin the calendar year, as always, with the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (transferred to the Sunday before). In commemorating the giving of the three gifts of the Magi, we are reminded just how they reveal the true meaning of the mystery of the Incarnation. The gold tells of his eternal kingship, the frankincense of his divinity, and the myrrh of his humanity. God is with us and for us. In the Chapel Royal this feast has particular significance in the yearly offering of Her Majesty of these same gifts, at St. James s Palace. Here at Hampton Court we are reminded of this by the presence of the recreated Tudor State Crown on display in the Holy Day Closet. Earthly monarchy derives its power from the eternal one. The crown is surmounted by a cross. True power comes hand in hand with sacrifice and humility. Whilst we may not have power, in an earthly sense, we nevertheless are also able to reveal Christ to the nations, through our acts of charity and kindness. We are His ambassadors in all we do or say. As we begin this new year, let us make the resolution to do so with joy. Yours in Dño, Anthony Howe 3

4 Sunday 3rd January am Holy Communion The Epiphany of the Lord am Choral Eucharist (Men s voices) The congregation is encouraged to join in the Nicene Creed and sung responses. Hymn 20 From east to west (t. 19ii) Setting Missa O magnum mysterium Victoria Epistle Ephesians 3: 1-12 Gradual Hymn 21 A great and mighty wonder Gospel Matthew 2: 1-12 The Nicene Creed (NEH page 562) Sermon Offertory Hymn 295 Let all mortal flesh keep silence Motet Joseph lieber, Joseph meins Walther Hymn 393 Lead us heavenly Father, lead us Voluntary (L Thain) Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern BuxWV 223 Buxtehude Joseph lieber, Joseph meins Johann Walther ( ) Joseph lieber, Joseph mein hilf mir wiegen mein Kindelein, Gott, der wird dein Löhner sein im Himmelreich, der Jungfrau Kind Maria. Eia, eia. Virgo Deum genuit, quem divina voluit clementia. Omnes nunc concinite, nato Regi psallite, voce pia dicite: sit gloria Christo nostro infantulo. Hodie apparuit in Israel, quem prædixit Gabriel, est natus Rex. Joseph dearest, Joseph mine, help me cradle the Child Divine. God reward thee and all that s thine in heaven, so prays the Mother Mary. Eia, eia! The Virgin has given birth to God whom the divine mercy willed. Now let all sing together, sing psalms to the new-born King, saying with devout voice, Glory be to our Lord the Christ Child! This day hath appeared in Israel the One whom Gabriel foretold would be born to be King. 4

5 Sunday 3rd January 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord 3.30 pm Choral Evensong (Men s voices) Responses Tallis Hymn 45 The growing limbs of God the Son Psalm 104 vv Fletcher First Lesson Isaiah 61: 1-11 Magnificat Sexti toni Victoria Second lesson John 2: 1-11 Nunc dimittis Tertii toni Victoria Anthem Resonet in laudibus Händl Offertory Hymn 27 How brightly shines the morning star Voluntary (L Thain) Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern BWV 764 J S Bach Resonet in laudibus Jacob Händl ( ) Resonet in laudibus cum iocundis plausibus, Syon cum fidelibus: apparuit, quem genuit Maria. Sunt impleta quæ prædixit Gabriel. Eya, eya, virgo Deum genuit quod divina voluit clementia. Hodie apparuit in Israel, per Mariam Virginem est natus Rex. Magnum Nomen Domini Emmanuel, quod annuntiatum est per Gabriel. Eya, eya, virgo Deum genuit, quod divina voluit clementia. Let Sion resound with praise, with joyful rejoicing among the faithful: He that was born of Mary hath appeared. All that Gabriel foretold hath come to pass. Eia! A virgin hath given birth to God as willed by divine mercy. This day hath appeared in Israel a King, born of the Virgin Mary. Great is the Name of the Lord Emmanuel, which was proclaimed by Gabriel. Eia! A virgin hath given birth to God as willed by divine mercy. [Christmas motet, words by Adamus Berg, Munich, 1569] 5

6 Sunday 10th January am Holy Communion The First Sunday after Epiphany The Baptism of the Lord am Choral Eucharist The congregation is encouraged to join in the Nicene Creed and sung responses. Hymn 52 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Setting Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo Haydn Epistle Romans 12: 1-5 Gradual Hymn 425 O love, how deep, how broad, how high! Gospel Luke 2: The Nicene Creed (NEH page 562) Sermon Offertory Hymn 58 The sinless one to Jordan came Motet Omnes de Saba venient Händl Hymn 49 i Brightest and best are the sons of the morning Voluntary(R Frowde) Marche des Rois Mages Dubois Omnes de Saba venient Jacob Händl ( ) Omnes de Saba venient, aurum et thus deferentes, et laudem Domino annunciantes. Alleluia, alleluia. All they from Saba shall come, bringing gold and frankincense and proclaiming praise to the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia. 6

7 Sunday 10th January 2016 The First Sunday after Epiphany The Baptism of the Lord 3.30 pm Choral Evensong Responses Byrd Hymn 46 ii Why, impious Herod Psalm 18 vv Jacob, Buck, Walmisley First lesson Isaiah 43: Magnificat in D minor Walmisley Second Lesson John 12: Nunc dimittis in D minor Walmisley Anthem When Jesus our Lord Mendelssohn Offertory Hymn 47 As with gladness men of old Voluntary (C Jackson) Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Karg-Elert When Jesus our Lord Felix Mendelssohn ( ) When Jesus our Lord was born in Bethlehem in the land of Judea, behold, from the east to the city of Jerusalem there came the wise men and said: Say where is he born, the King of Judea? For we have seen his star, and are come to adore him. There shall a star from Jacob come forth, and a sceptre from Israel rise up, and dash in pieces princes and nations. How brightly beams the morning star! With sudden radiance from afar, with light and comfort glowing! Thy Word, Jesus, inly feeds us, rightly leads us, life bestowing. Praise, O praise such love overflowing! 7

8 Sunday 17th January 2016 The Second Sunday after Epiphany 8.30 am Holy Communion am Choral Matins Hymn 48 Bethlehem, of noblest cities Responses Byrd Venite Psalm 27 Hopkins, Wolstenholme First Lesson Genesis 1: 1-2:3 Te Deum in C Britten Second Lesson Revelation 21: 1-7 Jubilate in E flat Britten Anthem Videntes stellam Poulenc Hymn 57 The race that long in darkness pined Sermon Offertory Hymn 55 Hail to the Lord s Anointed Voluntary (R Frowde) Prelude and Fugue on a theme of Vittoria Britten Videntes stellam Francis Poulenc ( ) Videntes stellam Magi, gavisi sunt gaudio magno: et intrantes domum, obtulerunt Domino aurum, thus et myrrham. Seeing the star the Magi rejoiced with great joy: and entering the house they offered unto the Lord gold, frankincense and myrrh. 8

9 Sunday 17th January 2016 The Second Sunday after Epiphany 3.30 pm Choral Evensong Responses Hymn 54 Psalm 68 O Trinity of blessèd light (t. ii) Byrd Armstrong First Lesson Genesis 2: 4-25 Magnificat Second Service Byrd Second Lesson Mark 10: 1-16 Nunc dimittis Second Service Byrd Anthem Gaude et lætare Sweelinck Offertory Hymn 23 Behold the great Creator makes (t. 133) Voluntary (C Jackson) Christum wir sollen loben schon BWV 611 J S Bach Gaude et lætare Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck ( ) Gaude et lætare, Jerusalem, ecce rex tuus venit, de quo Prophetæ prædixerunt, quem angeli adoraverunt, quem Cherubin et Seraphin Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus proclamant. Rejoice and be glad, Jerusalem, behold thy King cometh of whom the Prophets preached, whom the angels adored and whom the Cherubim and Seraphim proclaim: Holy, Holy, Holy. 9

10 Sunday 24th January am Holy Communion Septuagesima am Choral Matins (Adult voices) Hymn 238 New every morning is the love Responses Byrd Venite Psalms 104 vv Blackhall First Lesson Amos 3: 1-15 Te Deum Mathias Second Lesson John 6: Jubilate Mathias Anthem Vast Ocean of Light Dove Hymn 266 The Lord reigns clothed in strength and power (t. 8) Sermon Offertory Hymn 263 All creatures of our God and King (omit *) Voluntary (H Brearley) Imperial March Elgar Vast Ocean of Light (from Choirbook for The Queen) Jonathan Dove (b. 1959) Vast Ocean of light, whose rayes surround The Universe, who know st nor ebb, nor shore, Who lend st the Sun his sparkling drop, to store With overflowing beams Heav n, ayer, ground, Whose depths beneath the Centre none can sound, Whose heights bove heav n, and thoughts so lofty soar, Whose breadth no feet, no lines, no chains, no eyes survey, Whose length no thoughts can reach, no worlds can bound, What cloud can mask thy face? where can thy ray Find an Eclipse? what night can hide Eternal Day? Phineas Fletcher ( ) 10

11 Sunday 24th January 2015 Septuagesima 3.30 pm Choral Evensong Responses Hymn 377 Psalm 147 Immortal, invisible, God only wise Byrd Stanford First Lesson Micah 3: 5-12 Magnificat Collegium Regale Wood Second Lesson John 4: 43-5: 9 Nunc dimittis Collegium Regale Wood Anthem The heavens are telling Haydn Offertory Hymn 265 Lord of beauty, thine the splendour Voluntary (R Frowde) Andante in F, K616 Mozart The heavens are telling Franz Josef Haydn ( ) The heavens are telling the glory of God, the wonder of his work displays the firmament. Today that is coming speaks it the day, the night that is gone to following night. In all the lands resounds the word, never unperceived, ever understood. The heavens are telling the glory of God, the wonder of his work displays the firmament. 11

12 Sunday 31st January am Holy Communion Sexagesima am Choral Matins Hymn 358 ii Father of Heaven, whose love profound Responses Byrd Venite Psalm 139 Day/Soaper First Lesson Genesis 3: 1-24 Te Deum Walker Second Lesson Luke 4: Jubilate Walker Anthem How dear are thy counsels Crotch Hymn 414 O for a closer walk with God Sermon Offertory Hymn 439 i Praise to the Holiest in the height Voluntary (C Jackson) Durch Adams Fall BWV 705 J S Bach How dear are thy counsels William Crotch ( ) How dear are thy counsels unto me, O God: O how great is the sum of them! Try me, prove me, and examine my thoughts, O God, and seek the ground of my heart. Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me; and lead me in the way everlasting. 12

13 Sunday 31st January 2016 Sexagesima 3.30 pm Choral Evensong Responses Byrd Hymn 385 Jesu, the very thought of thee Psalm 25 Turle First Lesson Genesis 27: 1-46 Magnificat in E Watson Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 6: Nunc dimittis in E Watson Anthem Ad te levavi Gowers Offertory Hymn 353 Dear Lord and father of mankind Voluntary (H Brearley) Fantasia and Toccata Stanford Ad te levavi Patrick Gowers ( ) Alleluia, alleluia: O Lord, unto thee lift I up my soul: alleluia, alleluia. O my God, in thee have I trusted: let me never be confounded. O Lord, show me thy ways, O Lord, teach me thy paths, Make known to me thy ways: alleluia, alleluia. O my God, in thee have I trusted, for all they that look for thee Shall not be ashamed, O Lord: let me never be confounded. Lord, show us mercy; grant us thy salvation, Lord. [From Psalm 25 vv 1-3] 13

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