The Proto-Cathedral of Saint James the Greater

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1 The Proto-Cathedral of Saint James the Greater THE SOLEMN MASS OF THE NATIVITY AT MIDNIGHT Rev. William R. Harris, Pastor

2 Program Overture from Messiah G. F. Handel Adam lay Ybounden Martha Burford Adam lay ybounden, Bounden in a bond: Four thousand winter Thought he not too long. Nè had the apple taken been, The apple taken been, Ne had never our lady Abeen heavenè queen. And all was for an apple, An apple that he took, As clerkès finden Written in their book. Blessèd be the time That apple taken was, Therefore we moun singen, Deo gracias! Savior of the Nations, Come Verse 1 All; Verse 2 Men; Verse 3 Women; Verse 4 All

3 Program Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming from tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse's lineage coming, as those of old have sung. It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter, When half spent was the night. German/arr. Praetorius Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind; With Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind. To show God's love aright, she bore to us a Savior, When half spent was the night. Maria Wiegenlied Max Reger/ arr. Botkins Mary sits by the rose bower And rocks her little Jesus, Softly through the leaves The warm wind of summer blows. A brightly coloured bird Sings at her feet: Your smile is lovely, Your happy sleep lovelier still, Lay your tired little head Against your mother s breast! Go to sleep, sweet child, It s time to go to sleep! The First Nowell Trad/ arr. Willcocks 1. The first Nowell the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep: 2. They looked up and saw a star, Shining in the east, beyond them far: And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel. 3. Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made heaven and earth of nought, And with his blood mankind hath bought: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel.

4 Program Noël en Musette, et en Duo Une bergère jolie Louis-Claude Daquin For Unto Us a Child is Born George Friderich Handel For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace Ding! Dong! Merrily on High W. Wayne Johnson Ding dong merrily on high, In heav'n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! verily the sky Is riv'n with angel singing E'en so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen, And "Io, io, io!" By priest and people sungen Gloria Hosanna in excelsis! Gloria Hosanna in excelsis! Gloria Hosanna in excelsis! Gloria Hosanna in excelsis! Carol of the Bells Peter J. Wilhousky Hark how the bells, Sweet silver bells, All seem to say, Throw cares away One seems to hear Words of good cheer From everywhere Filling the air. Christmas is here, Bringing good cheer, To young and old, Meek and the bold. Oh how they pound, Raising the sound, O'er hill and dale, Telling their tale. Ding dong ding dong That is their song With joyful ring All caroling. Gaily they ring While people sing Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here. Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas, Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas. Ding dong ding dong

5 Noël sur les jeux d Anches "Noël, cette journée" Good King Wenceslaus Louis-Claude Daquin Trad. Welsh/ arr. Botkins Good King Wenceslas looked out On the Feast of Stephen When the snow lay round about Deep and crisp and even Brightly shone the moon that night Though the frost was cruel When a poor man came in sight Gathering winter fuel Bring me flesh and bring me wine Bring me pine logs hither Thou and I shall see him dine When we bear them thither. Page and monarch, forth they went Forth they went together Through the rude winds wild lament And the bitter weather Hither, page, and stand by me, If thou knowst it, telling Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling? Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain Right against the forest fence By Saint Agnes fountain. Sire, the night is darker now And the wind blows stronger Fails my heart, I know not how I can go no longer. Mark my footsteps, good my page Tread thou in them boldly Thou shall find the winters rage Freeze thy blood less coldly. In his masters step he trod Where the snow lay dinted Heat was in the very sod Which the Saint had printed Therefore, Christian men, be sure Wealth or rank possessing Ye, who now will bless the poor Shall yourselves find blessing. Pifa from Messiah George Friderich Handel Aria: And Suddenly George Friderich Handel Chorus: Glory to God George Friderich Handel And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men.

6 The Nativity of Our Lord The Solemn Mass at Midnight INTROIT: Dominus dixit ad me Chant Mode II The LORD said unto me: You are my Son, this day have I begotten you.. Why do the nations furiously rage together and plot in vain? Glory be to the Father... Hymn: O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL Adeste Fideles arr. Willcocks 1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem Come and behold Him Born the King of Angels 3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God In the highest 2. God of God, Light of Light Lo, He abhors not the Virgin's womb Very God Begotten, not created 4. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be all glory giv n. Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing; REFRAIN: O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord! GREETING & PENITENTIAL RITE Hymnal, Pg. 3 KYRIE Missa Pastoralis Franz-Xavier Brixi GLORIA Missa Pastoralis Franz-Xavier Brixi COLLECT O God, who have made this most sacred night radiant with the splendor of the true light, grant, we pray, that we, who have known the mysteries of his light on earth, may also delight in his gladness in heaven. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

7 The Liturgy of the Word READING I Isaiah 9: 1-6 Unto us a son is given. GRADUAL (sung by the Schola) Chant Mode II With Thee is the principality in the day of Thy strength: in the brightness of the saints, from the womb before the day star I begot Thee.. The Lord said to my Lord: Sit Thou at My right hand until I make Thy enemies Thy footstool. READING II Titus 2:11-14 The appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus. ALLELUIA (sung by the Schola) Chant Mode VIII Alleluia, Alleluia..The LORD said unto me: You are my Son, this day have I begotten you. Alleluia. GOSPEL Luke 2: 1-14 Good news and great joy to all the world: today is born our Savior, Christ the LORD. HOMILY CREDO I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, (HERE ALL GENUFLECT) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,and became man. (RISE) For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. The Reverend W.R. Harris, Pastor He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

8 The Liturgy of the Eucharist OFFERTORY: Lætentur cæli Chant Mode IV Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad before the face of the LORD; for he cometh. Joy to the World Handel/arr. John Rutter ORATE, FRATRES Hymnal, Pg. 43 PREFACE SANCTUS Missa Pastoralis Franz-Xavier Brixi EUCHARISTIC PRAYER MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Hymnal, Pg. 65 PATER NOSTER Hymnal, Pg. 115 AGNUS DEI Missa Pastoralis Franz-Xavier Brixi COMMUNION In Splendoribus Amidst the splendors of the heavenly sanctuary, from the womb, before the morning star, I have begotten you. Stille Nacht Chant Mode VI Gruber/ arr. Botkins Jesus Christ the Apple Tree Elizabeth Poston POSTCOMMUNION BLESSING AND DISMISSAL RECESSIONAL HYMN 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled." Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th' angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem." Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King! POSTLUDE: Mendelssohn/arr. Willcocks 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored: Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the favoured one. Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see; Hail, th'incarnate Deity: Pleased, as man, with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel! Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King! 3 Hail! the heaven-born Prince of peace! Hail! the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die: Born to raise the son of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King!" Scherzo and Fugue on I Saw Three Ships Improvisation