“Dawn on the Hills” by Julian Onderdonk
Choral Evensong
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 7, 2021 at 4 p.m.
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This service is from the 1662 English Book of Common Prayer, which is the basis of Evensong liturgies in the Anglican and Episcopal family ever since. Thomas Cranmer sought to simplify the daily pattern of prayer by creating Evensong out of Vespers and Compline. The high-point of the service are the two canticles which celebrate Christ’s Incarnation: Mary’s song of joy we call the Magnificat, and Simeon’s song of revelation we call the Nunc Dimittis.
Unlike celebrations of Holy Communion, Evensong does not involve much congregational participation. You are invited to stand, kneel, or sit where indicated. Above all, make space to allow the beauty of spoken and sung scripture to bring you closer to God.
Whether you are a committed follower of Christ, an occasional visitor who appreciates our programming, or fall somewhere in between, we are happy you chose to worship with us today. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you connect with this vibrant and historic community!
The Very Rev. Dominic Barrington, Dean of the Cathedral
We are following the Center for Disease Control and City of Chicago guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic, and so:
· At this time, ALL are required to wear masks except clergy and lay leaders when they are speaking or singing.
· For your information, the cathedral staff and choir have all been fully vaccinated. · The side pews are reserved for those who wish to continue to be socially distanced. · No one should feel obligated to pass the Peace by shaking hands. The recent practice of passing
the Peace with a nod or a “peace sign” is entirely acceptable. · For the time being, Communion will continue to be served in one kind (the bread) at standing
stations instead of the altar rail. · Singing is allowed if you remain masked.
LIVE-STREAM NOTICE A reminder this public service will be live-streamed and your image or the image of any children or vulnerable adults in your care may appear in the video. By your entry and presence in this service, you agree on behalf of yourself and any children or vulnerable adults attending with you to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded, and also agree to our use of such images in any and all media.
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PRELUDE Suite, op. 5 Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986) I.Prélude
II.Sicilienne III.Toccata
MUSIC NOTE Over the course of this season, our musicians will offer the complete organ and choral works of Maurice Duruflé. In the first of three organ recitals, we hear his longest organ work. He dedicated it to his composition teacher, Paul Dukas (famous for the Sorcerer’s Apprentice), though it also bears the distinct imprint of his other formative influence, Louis Vierne. The Prélude is Duruflé’s darkest and most brooding piece, building to a dissonant fortissimo before concluding with an extended recitative. In the Sicilienne, we hear the distinct influence of Debussy and Ravel. The Suite concludes with a fiery toccata which Duruflé notoriously disliked and refused to play or teach to students. It is a piece of formidable difficulty, and it has become a staple of the organ repertoire, despite the composer’s self-critique.
INTROIT We shall walk through the valley Undine Smith Moore (1904–1989)
We shall walk through the valley in peace. If Jesus himself shall be our leader, we shall walk through the valley in peace. There will be no trials there. If Jesus himself shall be our leader, we shall walk through the valley in peace.
As the procession begins, please stand. PRECES Bernard Rose (1916–1996)
Officiant O Lord, open thou our lips. Choir And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Officiant O God, make speed to save us. Choir 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, and is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Praise ye the Lord.
The Sub-Dean introduces the service and welcomes the congregation.
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Please be seated. PSALM 46 Martin Luther (1483–1546), adapt. Clap your hands together, all ye people
O sing unto God with the voice of melody.
For the Lord is high, and to be feared he is the great King upon all the earth.
He shall subdue the people under us and the nations under our feet.
He shall choose out an heritage for us even the worship of Jacob, whom he loved.
God is gone up with a merry noise and the Lord with the sound of the trump.
O sing praises, sing praises unto our God O sing praises, sing praises unto our King.
For God is the King of all the earth sing ye praises with understanding.
God reigneth over the heathen God sitteth upon his holy seat.
The princes of the people are joined unto the people of the God of Abraham or God, which is very high exalted, doth defend the earth, as it were with a shield.
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.
FIRST READING
A Reading from the Prophet Micah. (4:1–5)
In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised up above the hills. Peoples shall stream to it, and many nations shall come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between many peoples, and shall arbitrate between strong nations far away; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more; but they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees, and no one shall make them afraid; for the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken. For all the peoples walk, each in the name of its god, but we will walk in the name of the Lord our God forever and ever.
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Please stand. OFFICE HYMN Hymnal 542
Words: George Wallace Briggs (1875–1959), alt. Music: St. Joan, Percy E. B. Coller (1895–?)
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Please remain standing.
MAGNIFICAT from Evening Service in C Major Charles Villiers Stanford (1852–1924)
My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. 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 showed 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.
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.
Please be seated. SECOND READING
A Reading from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. (4:6–9)
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Please stand.
NUNC DIMITTIS from Evening Service in C Major Stanford
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.
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.
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APOSTLES’ CREED
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.
RESPONSES Rose
Officiant The Lord be with you. Choir And with thy spirit. Officiant Let us pray.
Please kneel.
Choir Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Choir Our Father, which in heaven art, Lord hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, even as the same in heaven is. Give us, O Lord, our daily bread this day, as we forgive our debtors, so forgive our debts we pray. Into temptation lead us not, from evil make us free. For Kingdom, power and glory thine both now and ever be. Amen.
Officiant O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. Choir And grant us thy salvation.
Officiant O Lord, save the State. Choir And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee.
Officiant Endue thy ministers with righteousness. Choir And make thy chosen people joyful.
Officiant O Lord, save thy people. Choir And bless thine inheritance.
Officiant Give peace in our time, O Lord. Choir Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God.
Officiant O God, make clean our hearts within us. Choir And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.
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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
Officiant O God, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness: Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear the devout prayers of thy Church; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Choir Amen.
THE COLLECT FOR PEACE
Officiant 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 Savior.
Choir Amen.
THE COLLECT FOR AID AGAINST PERILS
Officiant 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 Savior Jesus Christ.
Choir Amen.
Please be seated.
ANTHEM The souls of the righteous Geraint Lewis (b. 1958)
The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and the pain of death shall not touch them. To the eyes of the foolish, they seemed to perish, but they are in peace.
–Wisdom 3:1-3e
MUSIC NOTE Geraint Lewis composed this anthem in honor of his teaching colleague, William Mathias. Lewis drafted the work in consultation with the dedicatee as he was dying from terminal cancer. It was premiered at a service of Thanksgiving for Mathias’ life at St. Paul’s Cathedral. The choice of this All Saints text was inspired by Mathias’ birthday: November 1, 1945.
Please kneel. PRAYERS
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Please stand. HYMN Hymnal 617
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Words: John White Chadwick (1840–1904), alt. Music: Song 1, melody and bass Orlando Gibbons (1583–1625); harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958), rev.
SERMON The Rev. Canon Lisa Hackney-James Sub-Dean of the Cathedral
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OFFERTORY HYMN
Words: Bryn Rees (1911–1983) Music: Paderborn, melody from Catolisch-Paderbornisches Gesang-buch, 1765; harm. Sydney Hugo Nicholson (1875–1947)
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BLESSING
The Sub-Dean prays for God’s blessing on the gathered people.
VOLUNTARY Placare Christe servulis Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)
The voluntary is part of our act of worship, and thus we ask you to refrain from applause. The best way to show your appreciation is to listen attentively and use the music as a space for personal devotion. We invite
you to greet the organist at the choir loft steps after the voluntary has concluded.
ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL CHORAL SEASON
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St. James has long been recognized for excellence and leadership in sacred music. The Cathedral Choir sings Sundays at 11 a.m. and at major feast days, other special services, and evensongs a particularly moving service of choral evensong, a service of song, stillness, and scripture on the first Sunday of the month (October through June).
UPCOMING: ADVENT PROCESSION
MUSIC BY BUZARD, LLOYD, RAVENSCROFT, THOMAS, MACONCHY, GIBBONS, DUNPHY, AND
POSTON
Sunday, November 28 @ 6:30 p.m.
COMPLINE PLAINSONG AND POLYPHONY
Sundays December 5, 12, and 19 @ 6:30 p.m.
NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS MUSIC BY GARDINER, LEDGER, WEIR, RUTTER, HADLEY, LAURIDSEN, SWEELINCK, AND
PETTMAN
Tuesday, December 21 @ 6:30 p.m.
VOCES8 LIVE IN CONCERT
Friday, March 4, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m.
Details are always available at SaintJamesCathedral.org/music or on the Choral Season postcard in the back of the cathedral.
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS
OFFICIANT & PREACHER: The Rev. Canon Lisa Hackney-James
DEACON: The Rev. Brenda Kilpatrick
WORSHIP SCHEDULE MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 a.m. Zoom Morning Prayer (see website for link) MONDAY-FRIDAY 12:10 p.m. In-Person Eucharist SUNDAY 9 a.m. In-Person Family Eucharist
11 a.m. In-Person Eucharist
Live-Stream Service (see enews, YouTube, Facebook)
CLERGY & STAFF The Very Rev. Dominic Barrington, Dean The Rev. Canon Lisa Hackney-James, Sub-Dean The Rev. Anna Broadbent, Assoc. for Outreach Ministries The Rev. Brenda Kilpatrick, Deacon Canon Robert Black, Finance & Administration Stephen Buzard, Director of Music Alison Barrington, Director of Children’s Ministries Jocelyn Colao, Associate for Administration Christine Price, Accountant Meg Cutting, Organ Scholar Canon Henry Leach, Head Sexton
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CATHEDRAL CHAPTER
Craig Elder, Senior Warden, Nicole Spencer, Junior Warden, Erin Maus, Chancellor, Paul Thompson, Treasurer, Beau Butts, Anne Driscoll, Olivia Elliott, Susan Fickling-Munge, Greg Gerber, The Rev. Fran Holliday, Debrah Jefferson, Brian Leibfried, Allen Moye, Alisa Roadcup, and Elizabeth Wakefield-Connell.
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