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- Prelude
Es ist das Heil (BuxWV 186), D. Buxtehude - Hymn 216 - of Zion's Honor Angels Sing View
- The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
- Hymn 24 - Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear View
vv. 1 & 2 - Choir Anthem: Es ist das Heil Uns Kommen Her, J. Brahms, Opus 29, No. 1, 1864
Es ist das Heil uns kommen her Von Gnad' und lauter Güte, Die Werke helfen nimmermehr, Sie mögen nicht behüten, Der Glaub' sieht Jesum Christum an Der hat g'nug für uns all' getan, Er ist der Mittler worden. Salvation unto us is come By God’s free grace and favor. Good works cannot avert our doom; They help and save us never. Faith looks to Jesus Christ alone, Who did for all the world atone; He is our one Redeemer. P. Speratus, 1484-1551 - Reading: John 8:25-32 View
“Who are you?” they asked. Jesus replied, “What I have been telling you from the beginning. I have many things to say and to judge concerning you. But the one who sent me is true. And what I heard from him, these are the things I am telling the world.” They did not understand that he was talking to them about the Father. So Jesus said to them, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am the one, and that I do nothing on my own. But I speak exactly as the Father taught me. The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what pleases him.” As he was saying these things, many believed in him. So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, you are really my disciples. You will also know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” - Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless View
vv. 1, 9 & 10 - Handbell anthem
Festival Prelude on “Lobe den Herren” Douglas E. Wagner, c. 1990 - Hymn 396 - If God Had Not Been On Our Side View
- Choir anthem: The Call Z. Randall Stroope c. 2013
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: Such a Way, as gives us breath: Such a Truth, as ends all strife: Such a Life, as killeth death. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: Such a Light, as shows a feast: Such a Feast, as mends in length: Such a Strength, as makes his guest. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: Such a Joy, as none can move: Such a Love, as none can part: Such a Heart, as joys in love. George Herbert, 1593-1633 - Hymn 569 - Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow View
vv. 1, 5 & 6 - Choir anthem: The Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3-12 - Reading: 1 Peter 5:1-4 View
Therefore, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and as one who also shares in the glory that is about to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: Shepherd God’s flock that is among you, serving as overseers, not grudgingly but willingly, as God desires, not because you are greedy for money but because you are eager to do it. Do not lord it over those entrusted to your care, but be examples for the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive an unfading crown of glory. - Homily
- Canticle: Te deum in B-flat C.V. Stanford
- The Kyrie (p. 124)
- The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
- Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord View
- The Collect (pp. 125-127)
- The Benedicamus (p. 127)
- The Benediction (p. 127)