Sung Eucharist Pentecost
Sunday 31st May 2020
The Gathering Processional Hymn Come down, O Love divine, seek thou this soul of mine, and visit it with thine own ardour glowing; O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, and kindle it, thy holy flame bestowing. O let it freely burn, Till earthly passions turn To dust and ashes in its heat consuming; And let thy glorious light Shine ever on my sight, And clothe me round, the while my path illuming. Let holy charity Mine outward vesture be, And lowliness become mine inner clothing; True lowliness of heart, Which takes the humbler part, And o'er its own shortcomings weeps with loathing. And so the yearning strong, with which the soul will long, shall far outpass the power of human telling; for none can guess its grace, till he become the place wherein the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling. NEH 137 Words: Italian, Bianca da Siena d. 1434 tr. R. F. Littledale (1833-1890) Music: DOWN AMPNEY R. Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
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The Greeting President All
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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Alleluia, Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia.
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There is one body and one spirit. There is one hope to which we were called;
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one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.
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Peace be with you and also with you.
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Jesus Christ, whom we worship, is our crucified, risen and ascended Lord and we have walked with him through his journey of love. We have faced the agony of his suffering and death on a cross. We have rejoiced at his bursting free from the bonds of death. We have enjoyed his risen presence with us and his revelation of himself through the breaking of bread. We have seen his return to the throne before which every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that this Jesus is Lord. And now, with the followers of his own time, we await the coming of the promised Holy Spirit, his gift to his people, through whom we make Christ known to the world.
Prayers of Penitence President
The Spirit of the Lord fills the world and knows our every word and deed. Let us then open ourselves to the Lord and confess our sins in penitence and faith.
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You raise the dead to life in the Spirit: Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.
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You bring pardon and peace to the broken in heart: Christ have mercy. Christ have mercy. You make one by your Spirit the torn and divided: Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.
The Absolution President
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God, who loved the world so much that he sent his Son to be our Saviour forgive you your sins and make you holy to serve him in the world, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gloria Missa Brevis Jonathan Dove (b.1959)
Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra pax hominibus bonĂŚ voluntatis.
Glory be to God on high, and in earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father almighty.
Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te, gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam, Domine Deus, Rex cĂŚlestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili unigenite, Iesu Christe, Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris,
O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ: O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
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qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis; qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram.
Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us.
Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis.
For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art the Most High, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Quoniam tu solus Sanctus, tu solus Dominus, tu solus Altissimus, Iesu Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen.
The Collect President
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God, who has at this time taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word First Reading When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the
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Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, ‘Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs – in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.’ All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?’ But others sneered and said, ‘They are filled with new wine.’ But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, ‘Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: “In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”’ (Acts 2.1-21)
Reader All
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Anthem Spirit of God, unseen on the wind, Gentle as is the dove; Touch us with love and teach us to sing Joy to you Lord above. Your voice the sound, heard in the wind, O’er fields and hills you sing; Now I can hear the joy, my Lord, The peace your song will bring.
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Love in our hearts, praise in our prayers, We follow on your way; Lord of the sky, Lord of the Earth, Answer us when we pray. Words: Richard Irwin (b. 1955) Music: Traditional Scottish tune arranged by Richard Irwin
Gradual Hymn Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy seven-fold gifts impart: Teach us to know the Father, Son, and thee, of both, to be but one; that through the ages all along this may be our endless song, Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. NEH 138 Words: John Cosin (1594-1672) Music: VENI CREATOR (MECHLIN) Mode viii
Gospel Reading Deacon All
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you O Lord.
It was evening on the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you
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forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.’
(John 20.19-23)
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This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you O Christ.
Sermon
The Affirmation of Faith President All
Do you believe and trust in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
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Do you believe and trust in his Son Jesus Christ? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
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Do you believe and trust in the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of Intercession Each petition ends with
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Lord, come to bless us and fill us with your Spirit. Generous God, you sent your Holy Spirit upon your Messiah at the river Jordan, and upon the disciples in the upper room: in your mercy fill us with your Spirit, hear our prayer, and make us one in heart and mind to serve you with joy for ever. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Sacrament The Peace President
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God has made us one in Christ. He has set his seal upon us and, as a pledge of what is to come, has given the Spirit to dwell in our hearts. The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you.
Offertory The Preparation of the Table Anthem How lovely are the Messengers that preach us the gospel of Peace. To all the nations is gone forth the sound of their words. Throughout all the lands their glad tidings. Words: Isaiah 52.7 Music: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Taking of the Bread and Wine The altar is prepared, and bread and wine are placed upon it. Bishop
Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour, and the majesty; for everything in heaven and on earth is yours.
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All things come from you, and of your own do we give you.
The president takes the bread and wine.
The Eucharistic Prayer President All
The Lord be with you and also with you.
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Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
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Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise.
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It is indeed right, it is our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give you thanks, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, your only Son our Lord. This day we give you thanks because in fulfilment of your promise you pour out your Spirit upon us, filling us with your gifts, leading us into all truth, and uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith. Your Spirit gives us grace to call you Father, to proclaim your gospel to all nations and to serve you as a royal priesthood. Therefore we join our voices with angels and archangels, and with all those in whom the Spirit dwells, to proclaim the glory of your name, for ever praising you and saying:
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Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. 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.
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We praise and bless you, loving Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord;
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and as we obey his command, send your Holy Spirit, that broken bread and wine outpoured may be for us the body and blood of your dear Son. On the night before he died he had supper with his friends and, taking bread, he praised you. He broke the bread, gave it to them and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. When supper was ended he took the cup of wine. Again he praised you, gave it to them and said: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. So, Father, we remember all that Jesus did, in him we plead with confidence his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross. Bringing before you the bread of life and cup of salvation, we proclaim his death and resurrection until he comes in glory. All
Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died: Christ is risen: Christ will come again. Lord of all life, help us to work together for that day when your kingdom comes and justice and mercy will be seen in all the earth. Look with favour on your people, gather us in your loving arms and bring us with the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Peter, St Wilfrid and all the saints to feast at your table in heaven.
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Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are yours, O loving Father. for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer President
Being made one by the power of the Spirit, let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us
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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. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread President All
We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world. God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life.
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The Giving of Communion President All
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Communion Motet If ye love Me, keep My commandments and I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Comforter, that He made bide with you for ever, even the Spirit of Truth. Words: John 14.15-17 Music: Thomas Tallis (c.1505-1585)
Prayer after Communion President
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Faithful God, who fulfilled the promises of Easter by sending us your Holy Spirit and opening to every race and nation the way of life eternal: open our lips by your Spirit, that every tongue may tell of your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn Come, Holy Spirit, come! Inflame our souls with love, transforming every heart and home with wisdom from above. O let us not despise the humble path Christ trod, but choose, to shame the worldly-wise, the foolishness of God. Come, Holy Spirit, dance within our hearts today,
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our earthbound spirits to entrance, our mortal fears allay. And teach us to desire, all other things above, that self-consuming holy fire, the perfect gift of love! A&M 242 Words: Michael Forster (b.1946) Music: DIADEMATA George Job Elvey (1816-1893)
The Dismissal The Blessing President
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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 ‌ Amen.
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Go in the peace of Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Organ Voluntary Toccata (Symphony No. 5 in F minor, Op.42) Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)
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