Holy Eucharist Christmas Eve December 24, 2014 10:00pm
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Welcome ~ Psalm 24:9 I am deeply grateful that we are together and that this parish is part of your observance of a holy Christmas. It is wonderful to pause with believers around the world celebrating the birth of the King of glory, the source and inspiration of justice, reconciliation, and peace. Joy to the world. The Lord is come. The Rev. Dr. James Herbert Cooper, Rector Welcome to Trinity Church. Please add your voice and heart to the worship: sing the hymns and pray the prayers. Everyone is welcome at Jesus Table, and everyone s voice is needed to tell the Good News of God s love in Christ. Please help others find a place near you, and greet the person next to you as we prepare to worship together. 2
Prelude Hymn All stand and 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. 2 He came down to earth from heaven who is God and Lord of all, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall; With the poor, and mean, and lowly, lived on earth our Saviour holy. 3 And our eyes at last shall see him, through his own redeeming love, for that child so dear and gentle is our Lord in heaven above; and he leads his children on to the place where he is gone. 4 Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see him; but in heaven, set at God s right hand on high; when like stars his children crowned all in white shall wait around. Please be seated Words: Cecil Francis Alexander (1818-1895), alt Music:Irby, melody Henry John Gauntlett (1805-1876) Motet Robert Parsons (c.1530-1570) Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum: benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui. Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Amen. Luke 1:28, 42 Hymn All stand and sing. 1 O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by; yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. 2 For Christ is born of Mary; and gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth! and praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth. 3 How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in. 4 O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel! Please be seated. Words: Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) Music: St. Louis, Lewis H. Redner (1831-1908) and Forest Green, English melody; adapt. and harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Motet Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988) Lully, lulla, Thou little tiny Child, bye, bye, lully, lulla. Lulla, thou little tiny Child, Bye, bye, lully, lulla. O sisters too, how may we do, for to preserve this day this poor youngling for whom we do sing bye, bye, lully, lulla. Herod, the king, in his raging, charged he hath this day his men of might, in his owne sight, all young children to slay. that woe is me, poor Child for thee! And ever mourn and sigh, for thy parting neither say nor sing, bye, bye, lully, lulla. 15th century, from the Coventry Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors 3
Hymn All stand and sing. 1 It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven s all-gracious King. The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing. 2 Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled, and still their heavenly music floats o er all the weary world; above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hovering wing, and ever o er its Babel-sounds the blessed angels sing. 3 For lo! the days are hastening on, by prophets seen of old, when with the ever-circling years shall come the time foretold, when peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling, and all the world give back the song which now the angels sing. Please be seated. Words: Edmund H. Sears (1810-1876), alt. Music: Carol, Richard Storrs Willis (1819-1900). Motet Tomas Luis de Victoria (c. 1548-1611) O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio. O beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Jesus Christum. Alleluia. O great mystery, and wondrous sacrament, that animals should see the new-born Lord lying in their manger! Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia! Hymn All stand and sing. 1 The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, on a cold winter s night that was so deep. Refrain Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel. 3 This star drew nigh to the northwest, o er Bethlehem it took its rest, and there it did both stop and stay right over the place where Jesus lay. Refrain Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel. 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. Refrain Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel. 4 Then entered in those wise men three full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence their gold, and myrrh, and frnakincense. Refrain Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel. Please be seated. Words: English Carol, 18th cent. Music: The First Nowell, English carol, 17th cent 4 Motet Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Of one that is so fair and bright,velut maris stella, brighter than the day is light, Parens et puella; I cry to thee, thou see to me, Lady, pray thy Son for me, Tam pia, that I may come to thee. Maria! All this world was forlorn, Eva pecatrice, till our Lord was y-born De te genetrice. With ave it went away darkest night, and comes the day, Salutis; The well springeth out of thee. Virtutis. Lady, flower of everything, Rosa sine spina, Thou bare Jesu, heaven s King, Gratia divina: Of all thou bearest the prize, Lady, queen of paradise, Electa: Maid mild, mother es Effecta. Anonymous, circa 1300
Hymn All stand and sing. 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come: let earth receive her King; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the world! the Savior reigns; let us our songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love. Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt. Music: Antioch, George Frideric Handel (1685-1759); adapt. and arr. Lowell Mason (1792-1872) The Entrance Rite The Rector s Welcome Processional Hymn standing 5
Words: John Francis Wade (1711-1786); tr. Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880) and others. Music: Adeste fideles, present form of melody, att. John Francis Wade (1711-1786); harm. The English Hymnal, 1906 Station at the Crèche The infant Jesus is placed in the crèche. Celebrant People Celebrant Processional Hymn The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us: And we beheld his glory. O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 6
6 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; Refrain Words: John Francis Wade (1711-1786); tr. Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880) and others. Music: Adeste fideles, present form of melody, att. John Francis Wade (1711-1786); harm. The English Hymnal, 1906 Opening Acclamation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. People remain standing as the Choir sings Gloria in excelsis Deo from Missa ad praesepe George Malcolm (1917-1997) Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te, gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam, Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe, Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis; qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus Sanctus, tu solus Dominus, tu solus Altissimus, Jesu Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu: in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Collect of the Day The Celebrant prays a prayer based on the theme of the day. 7
The Word of God First Lesson seated Isaiah 9:2-7 Following the reading Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 96 seated sung by the Choir Edward Cuthbert Bairstow (1874-1946) Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples. For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; * he is more to be feared than all gods. As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the Lord who made the heavens. Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary! Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the Lord honor and power. Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come into his courts. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth tremble before him. Tell it out among the nations: The Lord is King! * he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; * let the field be joyful and all that is therein. Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, * when he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth. Second Lesson Titus 2:11-14 Following the reading Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. 8
Gospel Acclamation standing Words: French carol; tr. James Chadwick (1813-1882), alt. Music: Gloria, French carol; arr. Edward Shippen Barnes (1887-1958) 9
Holy Gospel Luke 2:1-20 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Following the reading Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon The Rector The Nicene Creed standing We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; 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. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Prayers of the People The people respond to each petition with Hear our prayer. 10
The Peace standing Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. The People offer a greeting of peace to one another. Announcements seated Offering Anthem Ave Maria Franz Xaver Biebl (1906-2001) Angelus Domini nunti, avit Mariae et concepit de Spiritu sancto. Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum, Dominus tecum, benedicta dicta tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Maria dixit: Ecce ancilla Domini, fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Et verbum caro factum est et habitavit in nobis. Sancta Maria, mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus. Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen. The Angel of the Lord announced to Mary: And she conceived by the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Mary said, Behold the handmaiden of the Lord. Do to me according to your word. And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen. The Holy Communion In the Holy Communion we experience the Real Presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; all adults and children who desire to receive Him are encouraged to come forward. The Great Thanksgiving standing Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. The prayer continues and the people remain standing as the Choir sings Sanctus from Missa ad praesepe George Malcolm Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis. Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The prayer continues until Celebrant Therefore, according to his command, O Father, People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming glory; The prayer continues until Celebrant By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. People AMEN. 11
The Lord s Prayer Fraction Anthem Setting: Marilyn Haskel, 2007 Music: Mode 1 melody; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991) Communion Come forward for Communion at the direction of the ushers. Hold your hands in front of you to receive the bread, and help guide the chalice to your lips. 12
Anthems A Spotless Rose Herbert Howells (1892-1983) A spotless rose is blowing, sprung from a tender root, of ancient seers foreshowing, of Jesse promised fruit; its fairest bud unfolds to light amid the cold, cold winter, and in the dark midnight. The rose which I am singing, whereof Isaiah said, is from its sweet root springing in Mary, purest Maid; for through our God s great love and might, the blessed babe she bare us in a cold, cold winter s night. O Magnum Mysterium Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum, et animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio. Beata virgo cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Christum. O great mystery, and wondrous sacrament, that animals should see the new-born Lord lying in their manger! Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord Jesus Christ. Hodie Christ natus est F. Poulenc Hodie Christus natus est; hodie Salvator apparuit; hodie in terra canunt Angeli laetantur Archangeli; hodie exsultant justi dicentes; Gloria in excelsis Deo alleluia. Today Christ is born; today the Saviour has appeared; today the Andels sing, the Archangels rejoice; today the righteous rejoice, saying: Glory to God in the highest. Alleluia. In the Bleak Midwinter Harold Darke (1888-1976) In the bleak midwinter, Frosty wind made moan. Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone. Snow had fallen snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter long ago. Our God, Heav n cannot hold him, Nor earth sustain. Heav n and earth shall flee away, when he comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter, A stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty Jesus Christ. Enough for Him, whom cherubim, Worship night and day, A breast full of milk, And a manger full of hay, Enough for Him, whom angels, Fall down before, The ox and ass and camel, which adore. 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. Christina Rosetti (1830-1894) 13
All sing, kneeling Words: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848); tr. John Freeman Young (1820-1885) Music: Stille Nacht, melody Franz Xaver Gruber (1787-1863); harm. Carl H. Reinecke (1824-1910) 14
Prayer after Communion said by all, standing Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Christmas 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. 15
Closing Hymn All sing. Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn 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 newborn King! Christ, by highest heav n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold him come Offspring of a virgin s womb: 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 newborn King! Hail the heav n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Ris n with healing in his wings; Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt. Dismissal Deacon People Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. Postlude La Nativité du Seigneur: IX Dieu Parmi Nous Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) 16
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Worship Schedule Trinity Church and St. Paul s Chapel MONDAY FRIDAY 8:15am Morning Prayer All Saints Chapel 12:05pm Holy Eucharist Trinity Church Following the Eucharist, there are Prayers for Healing in All Saints Chapel. 12:30pm Prayers for Peace St. Paul s Chapel (also Saturdays & Sundays) 5:15pm Evening Prayer All Saints Chapel 5:30pm Choral Evensong, Wednesdays Trinity Church 5:15pm Solemn Evensong, Thursdays All Saints Chapel SUNDAY 8am St. Paul s Chapel 9am Trinity Church 9:15am St. Paul s Chapel 11:15am Trinity Church 8:00pm Compline, St. Paul s Chapel Prayers for Healing are available during Communion at the 9am and 11:15am services. 19
Liturgical Ministers Celebrant & Preacher Con-Celebrant Deacon Epistoler Musicians The Rev. Dr. James Herbert Cooper The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer The Rev. Deacon Robert J.A. Zito, J.D. Pamela Mosley Trinity Choir Dr. Julian Wachner, Director of Music and the Arts Avi Stein, Associate Organist and Chorus Master Janet Yieh, Assistant Organist Trumpet Brandon Ridenour Timpani Victor Caccese for a world of good 120 broadway, new york, ny 10271 t 212.602.0800 trinitywallstreet.org the rev. dr. james herbert cooper, rector the rev. dr. william lupfer, rector-elect