St. Giles’ Cathedral
Morning Service at 9.30am
12th Sunday after Trinity
18th August 2024
Organ Music
Maurice Duruflé Chant Donné
Antonín Dvořák Largo (New World Symphony)
Introit
O taste and see
O taste and see how gracious the Lord is:
blest is the man that trusteth in him.
Text: Text: Psalm 34 8
Music: Martin How 1931-2022
Processional Hymn
Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts,
thou light of life, thou fount of grace;
from the best bliss that earth imparts
we turn unfilled to seek thy face.
Thy truth unchanged has ever stood;
thou savest those that on thee call;
to those that seek thee thou art good,
to those that find thee, all in all.
We taste thee, O thou living Bread,
and long to feast upon thee still;
we drink of thee, the fountain-head,
and thirst our souls from thee to fill.
Our restless spirits yearn for thee,
where'er our changeful lot is cast,
glad when thy gracious smile we see,
blest when our faith can hold thee fast.
O Jesus, ever with us stay;
make all our moments calm and bright;
chase the dark night of sin away;
shed o'er the world thy holy light.
Text: 12th Century Tr R Palmer 1808-87
Tune: Wareham CH4 748 Melody by William Knapp 1698-1768
Invitation
Confession
Almighty God, you love us but we have not loved you; you call, but we have not listened. We walk away from our neighbours in need, wrapped up in our own concerns. We have gone along with evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed. God our Father, as you move towards us in mercy, may we repent, turn to you and receive forgiveness.
Kyrie Eleison sung by the Choir
Kyrie Eleison
Christe Eleison
Kyrie Eleison
Communion Service in D Kenneth Leighton
Declaration of forgiveness
Gloria patri sung by the choir (Tone i.viii)
First Lesson Proverbs 9 1-6
Metrical Psalm
Praise ye the Lord: with my whole heart
I will God's praise declare,
where the assemblies of the just
and congregations are.
The whole works of the Lord our God
are great above all measure,
sought out they are of ev'ry one
that doth therein take pleasure.
His work most honourable is,
most glorious and pure,
and his untainted righteousness
for ever doth endure.
His works most wonderful he hath
made to be thought upon:
the Lord is gracious, and he is
full of compassion.
Text: Psalm 111 1-4 The Scottish Psalter 1929
Music: St Mary Melody from Prys’ Llyfr y Psalmau 1621
The Gospel St John 6 51-58
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. Amen.
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.
Communion Service in D Kenneth Leighton
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
Agnus Dei
O Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world, grant us your peace.
Music: Kenneth Leighton 1929-1988
The Peace
Prayer
Hymn
Holy wisdom, lamp of learning
Bless the light that reason lends.
Teach us judgement as we kindle
Sparks of thought your Spirit sends.
Sanctify our search for knowledge
And the truth that sets us free.
Come, illumine mind and spirit
Joined in deepest unity.
Vine of truth, in you we flourish;
By your grace we learn and grow.
May the word of Christ among us
Shape our life, your will to know.
Joined to Christ in living, dying,
May we help the Church convey
Witness to the saving gospel,
Bearing fruit of faith today.
Holy God, the hope of nations,
Tune us to your righteous will,
As the symphony of ages
Claims our best, our finest skill.
Shape our search for peace and justice
Through prophetic deed and word.
Christ, conduct us, set our rhythm,
That God’s praise be ever heard.
Text: Ruth C Duck b.1947
Music: In Babilone CH4 604 Dutch Traditional Melody
Benediction
Organ Voluntary
Benjamin Britten Prelude and Fugue on a theme of Vittoria
CCL Licence No 980930
Streaming Licence 57837
The service was conducted by The Rev George J Whyte