CHAPEL ROYAL HAMPTON COURT PALACE. Services for January 2014

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1 CHAPEL ROYAL HAMPTON COURT PALACE Services for January 2014 Carl Jackson MVO MA ARAM FRCO Director of Music Rufus Frowde MA MMus ARCO (DipCHD) Organist Canon Denis Mulliner MA Canon of Her Majesty s Chapel Royal Deputy Priest in Ordinary David Wright Honorary Clerk of the Chapel 1

2 January 2014 Wednesday 1 The Circumcision of Christ Thursday 2 Feria in Christmastide Friday 3 St Genevieve, Patron Saint of Paris 500 Saturday 4 Feria in Christmastide Sunday 5 The Epiphany of the Lord Monday 6 Feria in Christmastide Tuesday 7 Feria in Christmastide Wednesday 8 Feria in Christmastide Thursday 9 Feria in Christmastide Friday 10 St Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c. 395 Saturday 11 Feria in Christmastide Sunday 12 Epiphany I: the Baptism of the Lord Monday 13 St Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, 368 Tuesday 14 St Kentigern, missionary Bishop, 612 Wednesday 15 Feria in Christmastide Thursday 16 Feria in Christmastide Friday 17 St Antony the Great, Abbot, 356 Saturday 18 Feria in Christmastide Sunday 19 Epiphany II Monday 20 SS. Fabian, Bishop and Martyr ( 250), and Sebastian, Martyr ( c. 288) Tuesday 21 St Agnes, child Martyr, c. 350 Wednesday 22 St Vincent, Deacon and Martyr, 304 Thursday 23 St John the Almsgiver, Bishop, 620 Friday 24 St François de Sales, Bishop 1622 Saturday 25 The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle Sunday 26 Epiphany III Monday 27 Translation of St John Chrysostom, 407 Tuesday 28 St Thomas Aquinas, Dominican friar, 1274 Wednesday 29 Feria in Christmastide Thursday 30 King Charles I, Martyr Friday 31 St John Bosco, Priest,

3 FROM THE CHAPLAIN Chamaiporn and I wish you all a very happy New Year 2014 and thank you very much for your kind Christmas cards and presents. In the Book of Common Prayer the secular year begins with the Circumcision of the Lord, by which the Divine Son of God on the eighth day of his incarnate life on earth was made obedient to the Law of Moses and consecrated to the service of his heavenly Father. The event is recorded in Luke 2: 21, and our Lord was also given the holy Name of Jesus at his circumcision in accordance with the Law, according to which a Jewish boy is named at his Berît Mîlāh Covenant of Circumcision ceremony. In the Scuola Grande in Venice there is a painting by Tintoretto of the Circumcision in a splendid series of scenes from our Lord s life; and a painting in Vienna in the Akademie der bildenden Künste by Rubens of 1605 represents the same ceremony. In its modern Calendar the Church of England (rather prudishly, perhaps) calls this festival The Naming of Jesus, although Common Worship calls it in full The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus ; but the Orthodox Churches and Luthern Churches, like the Book of Common Prayer, observe the 1st of January as the Circumcision of the Lord. The Roman Catholic Church also observed this feast on the 1st of January until 1960, but in that year Pope John XXIII in the new Missal replaced it with a celebration of our Lord s Incarnation with a different emphasis as the Divine Son of the Blessed Virgin Mary called the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God. When we make our New Year resolutions this year it behoves us, as our Lord s latter-day disciples, to look at the Catechism in the Book of Common Prayer, which is printed between the offices of Baptism and Confirmation, to refresh our memories about our duties as Christians in belief and practice, and to resolve in the year ahead to offer ourselves anew to God s service by believing his truth more heartily and by obeying his commandments more faithfully. Yours in Dño, Denis Mulliner 3

4 Sunday 5th January am Holy Communion The Epiphany of the Lord am Choral Eucharist (Men s voices) The congregation is encouraged to join in heartily in the sung responses and the Nicene Creed at this service. Hymn 52 O worship the Lord Setting Leicester Service Sumsion Epistle Ephesians 3: 1-12 Gradual Hymn 425 O Love, how deep, how broad Gospel Matthew 2: 1-12 The Nicene Creed (NEH page 562) Sermon Offertory Hymn 295 Let all mortal flesh keep silence Anthem Joseph s Carol Patrick Hawes Hymn 49i Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Voluntary (R Frowde) Marche des Rois Mages Th. Dubois Joseph s Carol Patrick Hawes (b. 1958) O child that lies soft-sleeping in my arms, I shall keep you safe from all that harms. I know that your life did not spring from mine; and yet I know that all I am is thine. My craft is hewing, joining, making good; and now my end is shaped and made by God. A simple carpenter my chosen trade; and now my life is fixed by powers that all things made. Your being fulfils a promise born of dreams; both innocence and fear shall make my destiny. By starlit night your midwife I have been; your blood on my hands the off ring seals. O child that lies... 4

5 Sunday 5th January 2014 The Epiphany of the Lord 3.30 pm Choral Evensong (Men s voices) Introit Omnes de Saba venient Händl Tallis Hymn 46 Why, impious Herod, shouldst thou fear (t. ii) Psalm 104 vv Fletcher First Lesson Isaiah 60: 1-22 Magnificat in G Sumsion Second lesson John 2: 1-11 Nunc dimittis in G Sumsion Anthem Lo, that is a marvellous change Moore Offertory Hymn 47 As with gladness men of old Voluntary (C Jackson) Noel Suisse Daquin Lo, that is a marvellous change Philip Moore (b. 1943) Lo, that is a marvellous change in the life of men. Since the mild Creator of all mankind From the virgin received flesh undefiled Never had she known the love of man Nor came the Saviour by any seed of seed on earth. That was a greater marvel than men may know in its mystery: How the splendour of heaven, high Lord of the skies Gave help to man through his mother s womb. [Words: Exeter Book 1072, translated by C. Kennedy] 5

6 Sunday 12th January am Holy Communion The first Sunday after Epiphany The Baptism of the Lord am Choral Matins Hymn 48 Bethlehem, of noblest cities Byrd Venite Psalm 47 Barnby First Lesson Isaiah 49: Te Deum First Service Weelkes Second Lesson Matthew 7: 1-13 Jubilate First Service Weelkes Anthem Gaude et lætare Sweelinck Hymn 601 A maiden most gentle (for the words turn to the back cover) Sermon Offertory Hymn 604 See amid the winter s snow (for the words turn to the back cover) Voluntary (J Beech) In dir ist Freude BWV615 J S Bach Gaude et lætare Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck ( ) Gaude et lætare, 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. 6

7 Sunday 12th January 2014 The first Sunday after Epiphany The Baptism of the Lord 3.30 pm Choral Evensong Hymn 58 The sinless one to Jordan came Byrd Psalm 18 vv Jacob, Buck, Walmisley First lesson Isaiah 61: 1-11 Magnificat in D minor Walmisley Second Lesson Matthew 2: 1-23 Nunc dimittis in D minor Walmisley Anthem When Jesus our Lord Mendelssohn Offertory Hymn 56 Songs of thankfulness and praise (omit *) Voluntary (R Frowde) Prelude in C minor, op.37 Mendelssohn When Jesus our Lord Felix Mendelssohn ( ) When Jesus our Lord was born in Bethlehem in the land of Judaea, behold, from the east to the city of Jerusalem there came the wise men and said: Say, where is he born, the King of Judaea? 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 19th January 2014 The second Sunday after Epiphany 8.30 am Holy Communion am Choral Matins Hymn 393 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Byrd Venite Psalm 27 Hopkins, Wolstenholme First Lesson Isaiah 43: 14-44: 5 Te Deum in C Britten Second Lesson Ephesians 1: 1-23 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 (C Jackson) Von Himmel hoch Edmundson 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 19th January 2014 The second Sunday after Epiphany 3.30 pm Choral Evensong Hymn 54 O Trinity of blessed light (t. ii) Byrd Psalm 68 Armstrong First Lesson Isaiah 44: 6-23 Magnificat Short Service Gibbons Second Lesson Mark 1: Nunc dimittis Short Service Gibbons Anthem See, see the word is incarnate Gibbons Offertory Hymn 23 Behold the great Creator makes (t. 129) Voluntary (J Beech) Master Tallis s Testament Howells Refreshments after Evensong See, see the word is incarnate Orlando Gibbons ( ) See, see, the Word is incarnate; God is made man in the womb of a Virgin. Shepherds rejoice, wise men adore, and angels sing: Glory be to God on high, peace on earth, goodwill towards men. The Law is cancelled, Jews and Gentiles all converted by the preaching of glad tidings of salvation. The blind have sight and cripples have their motion; diseases cured, the dead are raised, and miracles are wrought. Let us welcome such a guest with Hosanna. The Paschal Lamb is offered, Christ Jesus made a sacrifice for sin. The earth quakes, the sun is darkened, the powers of hell are shaken; and lo, he is risen up in victory: sing Alleluia! See, O see the fresh wounds, the goring blood, the pricks of thorns, the print of nails, and in the sight of multitudes a glorious ascension. Where now he sits on God s right hand, where all the choir of heaven all jointly sing: Glory be to the Lamb that sitteth on the throne. Let us continue our wonted note with Hosanna: Blessed be he that cometh in the Name of the Lord; with Alleluia we triumph in victory: the serpent s head bruised, Christ s kingdom exalted, and heaven laid open to sinners. Amen. [Verse anthem] 9

10 Sunday 26th January am Holy Communion The third Sunday after Epiphany am Choral Matins (Adult Voices) Hymn 53 This day the first of days was made (t. 8) Byrd Venite Psalm 42 and 43 S Wesley First Lesson Amos 5: 6-24 Te Deum Short Service Byrd Second Lesson John 5: 1-9 Benedictus Short Service Byrd Anthem Surge, illuminare Byrd Hymn 387 Jesus, good above all other Sermon Offertory Hymn 605 Alleluya, song of sweetness (t. 195) (for the words turn to the back cover) Voluntary (J Beech) Voluntary Walond Surge, illuminare William Byrd ( ) Surge, illuminare Jerusalem, quia venit lumen tuum et gloria Domini super te orta est. Alleluia. Arise, shine, Jerusalem, for your light has come and the glory of God the Lord is risen upon you. Alleluia. 10

11 Sunday 26th January 2014 The third Sunday after Epiphany 3.30 pm Choral Evensong Hymn 51 Hail, thou Source of every blessing Byrd Psalm 34 Turle First Lesson Micah 4: 1-7 Magnificat in B minor Noble Second Lesson John 9: 1-11 Nunc dimittis in B minor Noble Anthem How lovely are the messengers Mendelssohn Offertory Hymn 50 From the eastern mountains (t. 363) Voluntary (R Frowde) Fanfare Processional David Bednall How lovely are the messengers Felix Mendelssohn ( ) How lovely are the messengers that preach us the gospel of peace! To all the nations is gone forth the sound of their words, throughout all the lands their glad tidings. [Romans 10:15, 18] 11

12 HYMN 601 1/ A Maiden most gentle and tender we sing: Of Mary the Mother of Jesus our King. Ave, ave, ave Maria; Ave, ave, ave Maria. 2/ How blest is the birth of that heavenly Child, Who came to redeem us in Mary so mild. Ave, ave,... 3/ The Archangel Gabriel foretold by his call The Lord of Creation, and Saviour of all. Ave, ave,... 4/ Three Kings came to worship with gifts rich and rare And marvelled in awe at the Babe in her care. Ave, ave,... 5/ Rejoice and be glad at this Christmas we pray; Sing praise to the Saviour, sing endless Ave: Ave, ave,... HYMN 604 See amid the winter's snow, Born for us on earth below, See the tender Lamb appears, Promised from eternal years. Hail, thou ever-blessèd morn! Hail, redemption's happy dawn! Sing through all Jerusalem, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Lo, within a manger lies He who built the starry skies, He who, throned in height sublime, Sits amid the cherubim. Hail,... Sacred Infant, all divine, What a tender love was thine, Thus to come from highest bliss Down to such a world as this! Hail,... Teach, O teach us, holy child, By thy face so meek and mild, Teach us to resemble thee In thy sweet humility. Hail,... Virgin mother, Mary blest, By the joys that fill thy breast, Pray for us, that we may prove Worthy of the Saviour's love. Hail, HYMN 605 Alleluya, song of sweetness, Voice of joy that cannot die; Alleluya is the anthem Ever dear to choirs on high: In the house of God abiding Thus they sing eternally. Alleluya thou resoundest, True Jerusalem and free; Alleluya, joyful mother, All thy children sing with thee; But by Babylon's sad waters Mourning exiles now are we. Alleluya cannot always Be our song while here below; Alleluya our transgressions Make us for awhile forgo; For the solemn time is coming When our tears for sin must flow. Therefore in our hymns we pray thee, Grant us, blessèd Trinity, At the last to keep thine Easter In our home beyond the sky, There to thee for ever singing Alleluya joyfully.