Saturday, May 16, Evensong With the Society of St. John the Evangelist Opening Acclamation Officiant Alleluia. Christ is Risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. The Officiant then prays the Prayer for Light to which the People respond “Amen.�
Candle Lighting Anthem The Brothers then sing the Candle Lighting Anthem as the candles on the altar are lit.
Phos Hilaron Ancient Greek hymn meaning “O Gladsome Light”
Hymnal 423
The Psalms The Brothers will sing an antiphon at the beginning and end of each psalm Psalm 147 Laudate Dominum 1
Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! * how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!
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The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem; * he gathers the exiles of Israel.
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He heals the brokenhearted * and binds up their wounds.
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He counts the number of the stars * and calls them all by their names.
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Great is our LORD and mighty in power; * there is no limit to his wisdom.
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The LORD lifts up the lowly, * but casts the wicked to the ground.
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Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; * make music to our God upon the harp.
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He covers the heavens with clouds * and prepares rain for the earth;
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He makes grass to grow upon the mountains * and green plants to serve mankind.
10 He provides food for flocks and herds * and for the young ravens when they cry. 11 He is not impressed by the might of a horse; * he has no pleasure in the strength of a man; 12 But the LORD has pleasure in those who fear him, * in those who await his gracious favor. 13 Worship the LORD, O Jerusalem; * praise your God, O Zion; 14 For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; * he has blessed your children within you. 15 He has established peace on your borders; * he satisfies you with the finest wheat.
16 He sends out his command to the earth, * and his word runs very swiftly. 17 He gives snow like wool; * he scatters hoarfrost like ashes. 18 He scatters his hail like bread crumbs; * who can stand against his cold? 19 He sends forth his word and melts them; * he blows with his wind, and the waters flow. 20 He declares his word to Jacob, * his statutes and his judgments to Israel. 21 He has not done so to any other nation; * to them he has not revealed his judgments. Hallelujah! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Psalm 148 Laudate Dominum 1
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; * praise him in the heights.
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Praise him, all you angels of his; * praise him, all his host.
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Praise him, sun and moon; * praise him, all you shining stars.
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Praise him, heaven of heavens, * and you waters above the heavens.
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Let them praise the Name of the LORD; * for he commanded, and they were created.
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He made them stand fast for ever and ever; * he gave them a law which shall not pass away.
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Praise the LORD from the earth, * you sea-monsters and all deeps;
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Fire and hail, snow and fog, * tempestuous wind, doing his will;
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Mountains and all hills, * fruit trees and all cedars;
10 Wild beasts and all cattle, * creeping things and wingèd birds; 11 Kings of the earth and all peoples, * princes and all rulers of the world; 12 Young men and maidens, * old and young together. 13 Let them praise the Name of the LORD, * for his Name only is exalted, his splendor is over earth and heaven. 14 He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal servants, * the children of Israel, a people who are near him. Hallelujah! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
First Lesson Wisdom 19:1-8, 18-22 The Red Sea 1
But the ungodly were assailed to the end by pitiless anger, for God knew in advance even their future actions:
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how, though they themselves had permitted your people to depart and hastily sent them out, they would change their minds and pursue them.
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For while they were still engaged in mourning, and were lamenting at the graves of their dead, they reached another foolish decision, and pursued as fugitives those whom they had begged and compelled to leave.
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For the fate they deserved drew them on to this end, and made them forget what had happened, in order that they might fill up the punishment that their torments still lacked,
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and that your people might experience an incredible journey, but they themselves might meet a strange death.
God Guides and Protects His People 6
For the whole creation in its nature was fashioned anew, complying with your commands, so that your children might be kept unharmed.
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The cloud was seen overshadowing the camp, and dry land emerging where water had stood before, an unhindered way out of the Red Sea, and a grassy plain out of the raging waves,
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where those protected by your hand passed through as one nation, after gazing on marvelous wonders.
A New Harmony in Nature 18 For the elements changed places with one another, as on a harp the notes vary the nature of the rhythm, while each note remains the same. This may be clearly inferred from the sight of what took place. 19 For land animals were transformed into water creatures, and creatures that swim moved over to the land. 20 Fire even in water retained its normal power, and water forgot its fire-quenching nature. 21 Flames, on the contrary, failed to consume the flesh of perishable creatures that walked among them, nor did they melt the crystalline, quick-melting kind of heavenly food. Conclusion 22 For in everything, O Lord, you have exalted and glorified your people, and you have not neglected to help them at all times and in all places.
The Song of Mary, The Magnificat [Luke 1:46-55] The Brothers chant an antiphon at the beginning of the Magnificat, and again at the end.
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; * for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: * the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him * in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, * he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, * and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, * and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel, * for he has remembered his promise of mercy, The promise he made to our fathers, * to Abraham and his children for ever. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Second Lesson 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 Request for Prayer 1 Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you, 2 and that we may be rescued from wicked and evil people; for not all have faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 4 And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will go on doing the things that we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. Warning against Idleness 6 Now we command you, beloved, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that they received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, 8 and we did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it; but with toil and labor we worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you. 9 This was not because we do not have that right, but in order to give you an example to imitate. 10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: Anyone unwilling to work should not eat. 11 For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work. 12 Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. 13 Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right. 14 Take
note of those who do not obey what we say in this letter; have nothing to do with them, so that they may be ashamed. 15 Do not regard them as enemies, but warn them as believers. Final Greetings and Benediction 16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with all of you. 17 I,
Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
Anthem Hymnal 664
The Apostles’ Creed Officiant and People
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 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.
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.
Suffrages Cantor People
That this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful, We entreat you, O Lord.
Cantor People
That your holy angels may lead us in paths of peace and goodwill, We entreat you, O Lord.
Cantor People
That we may be pardoned and forgiven for our sins and offenses, We entreat you, O Lord.
Cantor People
That there may be peace to your Church and to the whole world, We entreat you, O Lord.
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That we may depart this life in your faith and fear, and not be condemned before the great judgment seat of Christ, We entreat you, O Lord.
People Cantor
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That we may be bound together by your Holy Spirit in the communion of [________ and] all your saints, entrusting one another and all our life to Christ, We entreat you, O Lord.
The Collect Anthem The Brothers sing a version of the Regina caeli (“Queen of heaven�) The following is a version of the Regina caeli, but not the one the Brothers will be singing. O Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia, For he whom you were worthy to bear, alleluia, Has arisen, as he said, alleluia. Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia, For the Lord is risen indeed, alleluia.
Sermon Prayers
Hymn Hymnal 702
Easter Benedicamus
Concluding Scripture The Officiant then concludes with one of the following: 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. 2 Corinthians 13:14 May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 15:13
Romans
Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to God from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen. Philippians 4.7 May the Lord of peace give us peace in all ways and at all times. Amen.
Romans 15.33