Solemn Evensong

Sunday, December 10, 2023
The Second Sunday Of Advent

The Second Sunday Of Advent

Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the HolySpirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

4:00 p.m. | High Altar
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OfficiantMo. Turner
PreacherFr. Moretz
Sung byThe Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys
PreludeFugue No. 2 (from A Triptych of Fugues) , by Gerald Near (b. 1942)
IntroitPrepare ye the way of the Lord, by Gerre Hancock (1934-2012)
Preces & ResponsesKenneth Leighton (1929-1988)
Psalm40, Expectans Expectavi, Anglican Chant (Buck (1839-1909))
Magnificat and Nunc dimittisThe St. Mark’s Service, by Gerald Near (b. 1942)
Hymn63 – O heavenly Word, eternal Light – VERBUM SUPERNUM PRODIENS
The First Lesson1 Kings 22:1-28
The Second LessonRomans 15:4-13
AnthemChristus Maris, by Francis Shaw (b. 1942)
SermonThe Rev. Matthew Moretz, Vicar and Chief Operating Officer: Evensong Sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, 2023
Hymn at the Offertory71 – Hark! the glad sound! the Savior comes – BRISTOL
The Advent Prose
Drop down, ye heavens, from above
Plainsong
VoluntaryVox Clara Intonat, by Gerald Near (b. 1942)

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