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