- Organ: Jesu Dulcis and Ave Maria (from 5 Liturgical Inventions) – Victor Togni
- Opening Hymn 515 “Thou art the way” (St. Fulbert # 216)
- Service Music: Kyrie, Sanctus & Agnus Dei from Communion Service in D – Kenneth Leighton Gloria and Lord’s Prayer – John Merbecke
- Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16 (Tone VIII.1)
- Gospel Alleluia
Choir: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
Choir: Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth and the life. No-one can come to the Father except through me.
All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
- Offertory 459 “Christ is our cornerstone” (Harewood)
- Anthem: “Christ being raised from the dead” – John Blow
Christ, being raised from the dead, now dieth no more; Death hath no more dominion over him. For in that he died, he died unto sin but once: But in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye yourselves also to be dead indeed unto sin, But alive unto God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Christ is risen from the dead and become the first-fruits of them that slept. For since by man came death by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ shall all be made alive. 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. (Romans 6: 9-11 and 1 Corinthians 15: 20-22)
- Communion Hymn 569 “Come, my way, my truth, my life” (The Call)
- Concluding Hymn 239 “Jesus lives! Thy terrors now” (St. Albinus)
- Organ: Prelude for Organ – Fanny (Hensel) Mendelssohn
Music Notes:
John Blow (1649 – 1708) was an English Baroque composer and organist, appointed to Westminster Abbey in 1669. His pupils included Henry Purcell. In 1685 he was named a private musician to James II. In 1687 he became choirmaster at St Paul's Cathedral, where many of his pieces were performed, and in 1699 he was appointed to the newly created post of Composer to the Chapel Royal. “Christ, being raised from the dead” is a verse-anthem, popular in this era, meaning that there are alternating sections between soloists and full choir.
SUMMER CHOIR:
We’d like to try something new and different during the summer months this year. In the past, the choir has enjoyed a well-earned break from mid-June (after St. Barnabas’ Day) to early September, and we’ll continue that tradition. However, it would be very helpful to have singers “up front” to help with the congregational singing and to that end are asking for volunteers from the congregation and any visitors who might be interested to come at 10 am on Sunday morning, beginning June 22, for a short practice in the downstairs choir room. Perhaps you’re a ‘retired’ choir member who would enjoy singing again, or someone who has never sung in a choir and would like to give it a try. Needless to say, current choristers are more than welcome to come out, but we also recognize that the summer has been a time when some can sit with their spouses in the congregation and appreciate that opportunity. While advance notice of your participation isn’t essential, it would be helpful to have an idea of who might be interested. If you are, please speak to Neil after a service in the next few weeks, or you can email him at nshoulton@gmail.com. PS No choir robes are needed – it is often just too hot to wear them during the summer!
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