- Organ: Gaston Litaize, Prélude liturgique XVI Maurice Duruflé, Chant donné (Hommage à Jean Gallon)
- Opening Hymn: 577 “God of grace and God of glory”
- Service Music:
- John Merbecke (Kyrie and Gloria)
- Messe basse – Gabriel Fauré (Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei)
- Psalm 123
- Gospel Alleluia: Abide in me as I abide in you: those who abide in me bear much fruit.
- Offertory Hymn 325 “Angel voices, ever singing”
- Anthem: Examine me – William Boyce
- Communion Hymn 87 “Strengthen for service, Lord
- Concluding Hymn 586 “Rise up, O saints of God”
- Organ: Gaston Litaize, Messe basse pour tous les temps: 1. Prélude (played by Peter Dunphy
- View/download leaflet copy with hymn, anthem text and pointed text of psalm, see here»
Examine me, O Lord, and prove me,
try out my reins and my heart.
For thy loving-kindness is ever before mine eyes
and I will walk in thy truth.
First, a heartfelt thanks from the choir to everyone who supported us at the Remembering concert last Sunday. It was a grand success overall, and we’ll soon be able to report how much we can contribute to the Organ Restoration Fund.
This morning’s service will be sung only by the women of the choir, giving the gentlemen a break (the women’s turn will come soon!). The music of the Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei is from the Messe Basse by Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), one of the most influential French composers of his generation. This setting of music for the Eucharist was written in 1881 and was originally called “Messe des pêcheurs de Villerville” (Mass of the fishermen of Villerville). A century and a half earlier, William Boyce (1711-1779) occupied an equally important place in English music as a composer and organist. Our anthem today, “Examine me” is a setting of Psalm 26: 2-3.
This morning’s service will be sung only by the women of the choir, giving the gentlemen a break (the women’s turn will come soon!). The music of the Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei is from the Messe Basse by Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), one of the most influential French composers of his generation. This setting of music for the Eucharist was written in 1881 and was originally called “Messe des pêcheurs de Villerville” (Mass of the fishermen of Villerville). A century and a half earlier, William Boyce (1711-1779) occupied an equally important place in English music as a composer and organist. Our anthem today, “Examine me” is a setting of Psalm 26: 2-3.
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