HOOGLANDSE KERK CHORAL EVENSONG Sunday 10 May 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter 1700
RODER JONGENSKOOR is conducted by RINTJE TE WIES The organ is played by SIETZE DE VRIES AD ALBLAS Preacher Jaarthema: De herberg van het hart met gedachten van de moslim-mysticus Mevlana Rumi (1207-1273) We welcome you to this historic church in the heart of Leiden. There has been a place of Christian worship here since 1315. Our aim here is to offer beauty in stone and song to God, the giver of all beauty and goodness. Based on the services held daily in the medieval Church, evensong as arranged in the Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican Church has been sung since the sixteenth century. Much of the service is sung by the choir on our behalf and our participation is by our meditation and our prayers. However, we invite you to join in the singing of the hymns and in those parts of the service which are said together. As words and music come together and enrich each other, our senses and intellects, our hearts and minds are drawn closer to God. Bijzonder Kerkenwerk Leiden Leidse Binnenstadsgemeente You are kindly requested to switch off your mobile telephone.
ORGAN VOLUNTARY Please observe silence during the organ voluntary as it is a time of preparation for worship. INTROIT Lord, for thy tender mercy's sake, lay not our sins to our charge, but forgive that is past, and give us grace to amend our sinful lives. To decline from sin and incline to virtue, that we may walk in a perfect heart before thee, now and evermore. Amen. Richard Farrant (1525 1580) All stand as the Choirs and Ministers enter. PROCESSIONAL HYMN - NEH 107 Good Christian men, rejoice and sing! Now is the triumph of our King! To all the world glad news we bring: Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya! 3
The Lord of Life is risen for ay: Bring flowers of songs to strew his way; Let all mankind rejoice and say: Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya! Praise we in songs of victory That Love, that Life, which cannot die, And sing with hearts uplifted high: Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya! Thy name we bless, O risen Lord, And sing today with one accord The life laid down, the life restored: Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya! OPENING SENTENCES Said by the preacher THE PRECES O Lord, open thou our lips. And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord's name be praised. Richard Ayleward (1626-1669) All sit. 4
PSALM 111 Confitebor tibi I will give thanks unto the Lord with my whole heart : secretly among the faithful, and in the congregation. The works of the Lord are great : sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. His work is worthy to be praised and had in honour : and his righteousness endureth for ever. The merciful and gracious Lord hath so done his marvellous works : that they ought to be had in remembrance. He hath given meat unto them that fear him : he shall ever be mindful of his covenant. He hath shewed his people the power of his works : that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of his hands are verity and judgement : all his commandments are true. They stand fast for ever and ever : and are done in truth and equity. He sent redemption unto his people : he hath commanded his covenant for ever; holy and reverend is his Name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom : a good understanding have all they that do thereafter; the praise of it endureth for ever. All stand. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost : as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. All sit. THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah 54: 1-8 5
MAGNIFICAT My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me. And holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength with his arm. He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things. And the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel. As he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever. All stand. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. All sit. Evening Canticles in E flat, Herbert Brewer (1865-1928) THE SECOND LESSON John 16: 1-7 NUNC DIMITTIS Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel. All stand. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Herbert Brewer 6
Preacher: Now let us confess our faith. THE APOSTLES CREED All say: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. HYMN NEH 134 (1). The head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now: A royal diadem adorns The mighty victor's brow. (2). The highest place that heaven affords Is his, is his by right, The King of kings and Lord of lords, And heaven's eternal light; (3). The joy of all who dwell above, The joy of all below, To whom he manifests his love, And grants his name to know. (4). To them the cross, with all its shame. With all its grace is given: Their name an everlasting name, Their joy the joy of heaven. 7
(5). They suffer with their Lord below, They reign with him above, Their profit and their joy to know The mystery of his love. (6). The cross he bore is life and health, Though shame and death to him; His people's hope, his people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. All sit. THE SERMON Geen ander geschenk dan mijn afwezigheid THE LESSER LITANY, THE LORDS PRAYER, AND THE RESPONSES The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon 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. Amen. O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save the King. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Endue thy ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. 8
Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, who hast prepared for those who love thee such good things as pass man's understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards thee, that we, loving thee in all things and above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. COLLECT FOR PEACE O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that both, our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. COLLECT FOR AID AGAINST ALL PERILS Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. Richard Ayleward The King of love my shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his And he is mine forever. THE ANTHEM 9
Where streams of living water flow, My ransomed soul he leadeth And, where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial feedeth. Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love he sought me And on his shoulder gently laid And home rejoicing brought me. In death s dark vale I fear no ill With thee, dear Lord, beside me, Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. Thou spredst a table in my sight; Thine unction grace bestoweth; And, oh, what transport of delight From thy pure chalice floweth! And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never. Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise Within thy house forever. Edward C. Bairstow (1874 1946) SAID PRAYERS 10
All stand. HYMN NEH 436 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; To his feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Who like me his praise should sing: Praise him! Praise him! Praise the everlasting King. Praise him for his grace and favour To our fathers in distress; Praise him still the same for ever, Slow to chide and swift to bless: Praise him! Praise him! Glorious in his faithfulness. Father-like, he tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame he knows; In his hand he gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes. Praise him! Praise him! Widely as his mercy flows. Angels, help us to adore him; Ye behold him face to face; Sun and moon, bow down before him, Dwellers all in time and space. Praise him! Praise him! Praise with us the God of grace. 11
THE BLESSING Please remain standing as the Choir and Ministers depart. ORGAN VOLUNTARY You are invited to be seated for the playing of the Organ Voluntary, or to leave at this point without disturbing those who wish to listen. There is a collection at the exit of the church. We are grateful for your generous giving. Wilt u op de hoogte blijven van de Evensongs? Voor iedere Evensong versturen wij een e- mailbericht, u kunt zich daarvoor opgeven op de homepage van www.evensongsleiden.nl of een mail sturen naar evensongsleiden@gmail.com. Als u zich inschrijft ontvangt u alleen e- mailberichten van de Evensong, uw e-mailadres wordt niet voor andere doeleinden gebruikt. En, bij ieder bericht dat u ontvangt kunt u zich met één klik uitschrijven. The next service of evensong will be on 14 June at 19.00 hrs. This service will be sung by the Schola Davidica conducted by Lisette Bernt. The organ will be played by Jan Hage. For more information please visit www.evensongsleiden.nl 12