St. Giles’ Cathedral
Morning Service at 9.30am
5th Sunday after Easter
Sunday 5th May 2024
Organ Music
Nicolas de Grigny Hymne: Pange lingua
(En taille à 4; Fugue à 5; Récit du Chant de l’hymne précédent)
Introit
O worship the Lord
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
Let the whole earth stand in awe of him.
Music: George Thalben-Ball 1896-1987
Processional Hymn
O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
be now and always near me,
my master and my Friend:
I shall not fear the battle
if you are by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if you will be my guide.
O let me feel you near me:
the world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me, and within;
but, Jesus, draw still nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.
O let me hear you speaking
in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
Oh, speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
true guardian of my soul.
O Jesus, you have promised
to all who follow you,
that where you are in glory
your servant shall be too;
and, Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end:
now give me grace to follow,
my master and my Friend.
Text: John Ernest Bode 1816-74
Music: Wolvercote CH4 644(ii) William Harold Ferguson 1874-1950
Invitation
Confession
Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass all understanding. Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Kyrie Eleison sung by the Choir
Kyrie Eleison
Christe Eleison
Kyrie Eleison
Missa O rex gloriae Alonso Lobo
Declaration of forgiveness
Gloria patri sung by the choir (Tone iii)
First Lesson Genesis 35 9-15
Metrical Psalm
O sing a new song to the Lord,
for wonders he has done:
with his right hand and holy arm
the vict’ry he has won.
The Lord has made this triumph known
displayed his saving might;
he has revealed his righteousness
in every nation’s sight
Sing to the Lord with sound of harp,
let harp and voices ring;
with blare of trumpets, blast of horn,
acclaim the Lord, the King
Let seas and all within them, roar,
the world, and dwellers there;
let streams clap hands, and mountains sing-
as one their joy declare.
Let these all sing before the Lord
who comes earth’s judge to be;
he’ll judge the world with righteousness,
its folk with equity.
Text: Psalm 98 1,2, 5-9 Scottish Psalter 1929
Tune: St Magnus CH4 61 Probably by Jeremiah Clarke c.1673-1707
The Gospel St John 15 9-17
The Sermon
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.
The Offering
The Intercessions
Gloria in Excelsis sung by the choir
Glory be to God on high, and in earth peace, goodwill 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.
O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesu Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. 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.
For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Missa O rex gloriae Alonso Lobo
Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you
And also with you
Lift up your hearts
We lift them to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
It is right to give our thanks and praise
Prayer
Sanctus
Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God of Hosts,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Glory be to you, O Lord Most High.
Blessed is he that comes in the Name of the Lord:
Hosanna in the highest.
Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
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 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.
Agnus Dei
Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world,
Have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world,
Have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world,
Grant us your peace.
Holy Communion
During Communion the Choir sings
Ubi caritas et amor
Where charity and love are, God is there. The love of Christ
has united us. Let us rejoice and be glad in him. Let us fear
and love the living God and adore him from a sincere heart.
Where charity and love are, God is there. Amen.
Text: Paulinus of Aquileia c726 - 802
Music: Ola Gjeilo b.1978
Prayer
Hymn
O God of Bethel, by whose hand
thy people still are fed,
who through this earthly pilgrimage
hast all our fathers led:
Our vows, our prayers, we now present
before thy throne of grace:
God of our fathers! be the God
of their succeeding race.
Through each perplexing path of life
our wandering footsteps guide;
give us each day our daily bread,
and raiment fit provide.
O spread thy covering wings around,
till all our wanderings cease,
and at our Father's loved abode
our souls arrive in peace.
Such blessings from thy gracious hand
our humble prayers implore;
and thou shalt be our chosen God,
and portion evermore.
Text: Scottish Paraphrases 1781 From Genesis 28 20-22
Tune: Salzburg CH4 268 Melody by Johann Michael Haydn 1737-1806
Benediction
Organ Voluntary
François Couperin Offertoire sur les grands jeux
CCL Licence No 980930
Streaming Licence 57837
The service was conducted by The Rev Douglas A O Nicol