The Cathedral Church of St Peter Bradford
Choral Evensong 4 before Lent with the installation of Honorary Canons
10 February 2019 16.00
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A very warm welcome to Bradford Cathedral for this service. Please join in with saying or singing the words in bold type in this order of service and sit or stand as directed if you are able. Large print copies are available from the stewards at the main door. If you use a hearing aid, please turn the setting to ‘T’ in order to take advantage of the induction loop in the Cathedral. Please check that you have switched off your mobile phone. Lavatories, including disabled facilities, are available towards the back of the church on the south side. In the event of an emergency, please remain calm and seated. Stewards will direct you out of the Cathedral. The Cathedral Close is an historic conservation area. The nature of the site means that many of the surfaces and steps are uneven and can be slippery when wet. Please take care when leaving the Cathedral, use the handrails where provided and report anything that seems to be broken or amiss to a member of the Cathedral staff. The music at this service is sung by the Cathedral Choir. Refreshments will be served at the end of the service and we hope that you’ll be able to stay.
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Brief biographies of the four new Canons The Reverend Mike Cansdale I am Team Rector of the Parish of Keighley, an innovative team ministry formed in 2016 to bring together four urban parishes and create a united response to the needs of the town. Mike studied at Cranmer Hall, Durham and was ordained at Bradford Cathedral in 2006. All of his ministry has been in the wider Keighley district, serving his Curacy in Silsden before becoming Vicar of Morton and Riddlesden. He is married to Elspeth and they have four children, Anna, Zac, Josh and Esther. Days off are spent out and about in the Dales or catching up with friends. The Reverend Kathia Shoesmith I was ordained at Wakefield Cathedral and served my curacy in the Benefice of Ripponden with Rishworth and Barkisland with West Scammonden. I am Incumbent of St John, Bradshaw and St Andrew, Holmfield, and Priest-in-Charge of St Thomas, Claremount. I am also currently serving as Area Dean of Halifax and Joint Area Dean of Calder Valley. Prior to ordination I was a Psychiatric Nurse Therapist and I continue to have an interest in mental health and inner healing. I am the proud mum of 4 children and granny of 2 beautiful grand-daughters. I feel honoured and look forward to representing and being part of Bradford Cathedral. The Reverend Phil Stone Phil and Di came to Scargill from London in 2010 to re-establish a community with a ministry centred around a generous hospitality. The resurrected Scargill has been an adventure where God’s loving presence has been experienced by community and guests. Phil is a Londoner where he was a vicar for 22 years in two inner-city parishes in Hackney and Harlesden as well as being the Area Dean of Brent. Phil and Di have four grown up children and are blessed with five grandchildren. He enjoys walking, reading, films, people and the challenge of being a Spurs fan. The Reverend Michael Wood I was born and raised in West Yorkshire, taught for a short time and then trained for the priesthood. Ordained in Blackburn Cathedral and spent seventeen years working in Blackpool and Preston before coming back to West Yorkshire in the year 2000 serving in Brighouse, Castleford and now Leeds. A passionate interest has always been how the church relates to the poor and marginalised within our communities and so Michael is now the Urban Parishes' Adviser for the Leeds Episcopal Area. He reads widely end enjoys the theatre and food - cooking and eating.
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The Procession Crucifer Choir Verger Canons Emeritus Ecumenical Canons Lay Canons Honorary Canons Archdeacons Assistant Bishops Area Bishops Residentiary Canons The Dean Verger Diocesan Registrar Church Wardens Bishop
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Welcome
The Very Reverend Jerry Lepine, Dean of Bradford Silence
Processional Hymn The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the word: from heaven he came and sought her to be his holy Bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. Elect from every nation, yet one o’er all the earth, her charter of salvation one Lord, one faith, one birth; one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses with every grace endued.
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Though with a scornful wonder men see her sore opprest, by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distrest; yet saints their watch are keeping, their cry goes up, ‘How long?’ And soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song. ‘Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war, she waits the consummation of peace for evermore; till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest, and the great Church victorious shall be the Church at rest. Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee. Words: S J Stone (1839-1900) Tune: ‘Aurelia’, S S Wesley (1810-1876) CP 585
Please be seated
Beloved, we are come together in the presence of almighty God and of the whole company of heaven to offer unto him through our Lord Jesus Christ our worship and praise and thanksgiving; to make confession of our sins; to pray, as well for others as for ourselves, that we may know more truly the greatness of God's love and shew forth in our lives the fruits of his grace; and to ask on behalf of all men such things as their well-being doth require. Wherefore let us kneel in silence and remember God's presence with us now. Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; 5
and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou them, O God, which confess their faults. Restore thou them that are penitent; according to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesu our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of thy holy name. Amen. The Right Reverend Paul Slater, Bishop of Kirkstall Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who desireth not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickedness and live; and hath given power, and commandment, to his ministers to declare and pronounce to his people, being penitent, the absolution and remission of their sins: he pardoneth and absolveth all them that truly repent and unfeignedly believe his holy gospel. Wherefore let us beseech him to grant us true repentance, and his Holy Spirit, that those things may please him which we do at this present; and that the rest of our life hereafter may be pure and holy; so that at the last we may come to his eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Versicles and Responses by Bernard Rose (1916-1966) are sung by a cantor and the choir 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. Please stand as the Choir sings the doxology 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.
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Please be seated as the Choir sings the psalm appointed for this evening
Psalm 103 Praise the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me praise his holy Name. Praise the Lord, O my soul: and forget not all his benefits. Who forgiveth all thy sin: and healeth all thine infirmities. Who saveth thy life from destruction: and crowneth thee with mercy and loving-kindness; who satisfieth thy mouth with good things: making thee young and lusty as an eagle. The Lord executeth righteousness and judgement: for all them that are oppressed with wrong. He shewed his ways unto Moses: his works unto the children of Israel. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: long-suffering, and of great goodness. He will not alway be chiding: neither keepeth he his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins: nor rewarded us according to our wickednesses. For look how high the heaven is in comparison of the earth: so great is his mercy also toward them that fear him. Look how wide also the east is from the west: so far hath he set our sins from us. Please stand for the doxology 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
Old Testament Reading Hosea 1 The word of the Lord that came to Hosea son of Beeri, in the days of Kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah, and in the days of King Jeroboam son of Joash of Israel. 2 When the Lord first spoke through Hosea, the Lord said to Hosea, ‘Go, take for yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom, for the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the Lord.’ 3So he went and took Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. 7
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And the Lord said to him, ‘Name him Jezreel; for in a little while I will punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Jezreel, and I will put an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel. 5On that day I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.’ 6 She conceived again and bore a daughter. Then the Lord said to him, ‘Name her Loruhamah, for I will no longer have pity on the house of Israel or forgive them. 7But I will have pity on the house of Judah, and I will save them by the Lord their God; I will not save them by bow, or by sword, or by war, or by horses, or by horsemen.’ 8 When she had weaned Lo-ruhamah, she conceived and bore a son.9Then the Lord said, ‘Name him Lo-ammi, for you are not my people and I am not your God.’ 10 Yet the number of the people of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which can be neither measured nor numbered; and in the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people’, it shall be said to them, ‘Children of the living God.’ 11The people of Judah and the people of Israel shall be gathered together, and they shall appoint for themselves one head; and they shall take possession of the land, for great shall be the day of Jezreel. Silence Please stand as the Choir sings
The 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. 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. The Fourth Service, Adrian Batten (1591-c1637)
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New Testament Reading Colossians 3.1-22 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). 6On account of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient. 7These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life. 8But now you must get rid of all such things—anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth. 9Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices 10and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. 11In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all! 12 As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.14Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 18 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.19Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is your acceptable duty in the Lord. 21Fathers, do not provoke your children, or they may lose heart. 22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched and in order to please them, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord. Silence
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The 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. 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. The Fourth Service, Adrian Batten (1591-c1637)
Please remain standing and face the Altar to declare the Christian faith
The 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.
The Lesser Litany The Cantor and Choir sing the responses and collects The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Please sit or kneel to pray
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Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that 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 Queen. 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. 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.
The Collect of the Day O Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy Church and household continually in thy true religion; that they who do lean only upon the hope of thy heavenly grace may evermore be defended by thy mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
The 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.
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The 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. The Dean and Registrar, together with the four Canons-designate, stand before the Bishop
The Presentation Dean
Bishop Paul, I present to you, the Reverends Michael Cansdale, Kathia Shoesmith, Phil Stone and Michael Wood, to be installed as Honorary Canons in this Cathedral Church.
The preface to the Declaration of Assent The Church of England is part of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church worshipping the one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It professes the faith uniquely revealed in the Holy Scriptures and set forth in the catholic creeds, which faith the Church is called upon to proclaim afresh in each generation. Led by the Holy Spirit, it has borne witness to Christian truth in its historic formularies, the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, the Book of Common Prayer and the Ordering of Bishops, Priests and Deacons. In the declaration you are about to make, will you affirm your loyalty to this inheritance of faith as your inspiration and guidance under God in bringing the grace and truth of Christ to this generation and making Him known to those in your care?
The Declaration of Assent I, N do so affirm and accordingly declare my belief in the faith which is revealed in the Holy Scriptures and set forth in the catholic creeds and to which the historic formularies of the Church of England bear witness; and in public prayer and administration of the Sacraments, I will use only the forms of service which are authorised or allowed by Canon.
The Oath of Allegience I, N do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
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The Oath of Canonical Obedience I, N do swear by Almighty God that I will pay true and canonical obedience to the Bishop of Leeds and his successors, in all things lawful and honest. So help me God.
The Oath of Observance I, N do swear that I will faithfully observe the Statutes, Ordinances and laudable customs of the Cathedral Church of Bradford so far as they concern me by reason of my obtaining an Honorary Canonry in the said Cathedral Church. So help me God. The documents are signed
The Admission The Bishop hands to the Canon-designate their Instrument of Admission
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I admit you as a Canon of this Cathedral Church. Be diligent so to take your part with the members of the College of Canons in the government of this holy place, that here the word of God may be faithfully preached and the sacraments administered. In all things uphold the honour and dignity of this Cathedral that she may be a true Mother Church to our Diocese, and a living witness to the Gospel in the world.
The Bishop blesses the new Canons
The Spirit of truth lead you into all truth, give you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and strengthen you to proclaim the word and works of God; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen. The new Canons are welcomed All stand
Bishop
Dean Jerry, having licensed the new canons in this Cathedral Church, I now ask and require that you install them in their seats.
Dean
I will gladly do so.
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The Installation The Dean takes the new Canons to the Chancel and prays
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Eternal God, the source of all goodness; grant that your servant, now to be admitted to this College of Canons, may so advance in faith, abound in hope, and increase in love as to support this College of Canons and further its worship, welcome, and witness, that, having served you in this place, she may find in you her eternal reward; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Chapter Member presents to each new Canon, in turn, with a copy of the Cathedral Constitution and Statutes
Chapter Member
Receive the Constitution and Statutes of this Cathedral Church. As far as you are able, see that they are observed, and may the spirit of wisdom so fill you and the brothers and sisters of this College of Canons that you set forth God’s glory and the welfare of his Church.
The Dean then places the new Canons in their respective stalls, saying:
I, Jeremy Lepine, by virtue of the authority given to me as Dean of this Cathedral Church, do welcome you into the fellowship of this College of Canons. N, I place you in the seat assigned to you. Dean
The Lord bless your going out and your coming in from this time forth and for evermore. Amen
Anthem Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing: but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ our Lord. Words: Philippians 4: 4-7 Music: Henry Purcell (1659–95)
Sermon The Right Reverend Paul Slater, Bishop of Kirkstall Silence
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Hymn King of glory, King of peace, I will love thee; and, that love may never cease, I will move thee. Thou hast granted my request, thou hast heard me; thou didst note my working breast, thou hast spared me. Wherefore with my utmost art I will sing thee, and the cream of all my heart I will bring thee. Though my sins against me cried, thou didst clear me, and alone, when they replied, thou didst hear me. Seven whole days, not one in seven, I will praise thee; in my heart, though not in heaven, I can raise thee. Small it is, in this poor sort, to enrol thee: e’en eternity’s too short to extol thee. Words: George Herbert (1593-1633) Tune: ‘Gwalchmai’, J D Jones (1827-1870) CP494
The prayers Various biddings and prayers are said concluding with: Let us commend to God ourselves and one another, in the words of the Grace. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.
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Hymn During the hymn a collection is taken We have a gospel to proclaim, good news for all throughout the earth; the gospel of a Saviour’s name: we sing his glory, tell his worth. Tell of his birth at Bethlehem not in a royal house or hall but in a stable dark and dim, the Word made flesh, a light for all. Tell of his death at Calvary, hated by those he came to save, in lonely suffering on the cross; for all he loved his life he gave. Tell of that glorious Easter morn: empty the tomb, for he was free. He broke the power of death and hell that we might share his victory. Tell of his reign at God’s right hand, by all creation glorified. He sends his Spirit on his church to live for him, the Lamb who died. Now we rejoice to name him King: Jesus is Lord of all the earth. This gospel-message we proclaim: we sing his glory, tell his worth. Words: Edward J Burns (b 1938) Tune: Fulda CP612
Blessing The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, Keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen Please remain standing as the Choir and clergy depart Organ Voluntary Sinfonia from ‘Wir danket dir’ BWV 29 J S Bach arr Dupre 16