Readings, Hymns, and Music—January 2019

January 1
The Name of Jesus
Lectionary
Ecclesiastes 3:1–13 text | Matthew 25:31–46 text
4:00 PM
GERMAN VESPERS
Prelude
Toccata in D minor ("Dorian"), bwv 538
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1770)
Chorale Prelude
Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend’, bwv 632, Das Orgel-Büchlein (1713–15)
Bach
Hymn
Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
herr jesus christ, dich zu uns wend
Psalms
Psalm 34
Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014)
Psalm 34, Becker Psalter
Heinrich Schütz (1585–1672)
Psalm 95: Cantate Domino
Hans Leo Hassler (1564–1612)
Chorale Prelude
13. Warum sollt ich mich denn grämen, Vorspiel für die Orgel, Op. 79b (1901–1903)
Max Reger (1873–1916)
Hymn
Froehlich soll mein Herze springen
ebeling
Canticle
Magnificat, buxwv anh. 1
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707)
Cantata
Halt ein mit deinem Wetterstrahle, twv 1:715
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767)
Offertory
All solch dein Güt wir preisen, buxwv 3
Buxtehude
Chorale Prelude
Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g’mein, bwv 734
Bach
Hymn
Nun freut euch
nun freut euch
Postlude
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Her, Chorale-Improvisations Op 65, No.23
Sigfrid Karg–Elert (1877-1933)
January 6
Epiphany of Our Lord
Lectionary
Isaiah 60:1–6 | Psalm 72:1–7, 10–14 | Ephesians 3:1–12 | Matthew 2:1–12 full texts
8:00 AM
HOLY COMMUNION
Service Music
A Liturgy for All Seasons
Gathering Hymn
As with Gladness Men of Old
elw 302
Psalm
Psalm 72: Every Nation on Earth
Michael Joncas (b. 1951)
Children’s Hymn
You Are the Seed
id y enseñad
Hymn of the Day
Bright and Glorious Is the Sky
elw 301
Offertory
We Three Kings of Orient Are
John H. Hopkins, Jr. (1820–1891)
Communion
In the Bleak Midwinter
Gustav Holst (1874–1934)
Sending Hymn
This Little Light of Mine
elw 677
10:30 AM
CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy for a Festival Service
Prelude
Von Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her, bwv 738
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Introit
Ecce advenit
Plainsong, mode 2
Gathering Hymn
Bright and Glorious Is the Sky
elw 301
Psalm
Psalm 72
Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014)
Gospel Acclamation
We have observed his star
John Ferguson (b. 1941)
Children’s Hymn
Light shone in darkness (vv. 1–2 | 3)
elw 307
Hymn of the Day
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright!
elw 308
Offertory
Hodie Christus Natus Est
William Byrd (1540–1623) )
Communion
Ave Verum Corpus
Byrd
Communion Organ
Prelude on "The Holly and The Ivy"
Sumsion, Herbert (1899–1995)
Sending Hymn
This Little Light of Mine
elw 677
Postlude
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing” with Introduction and Variations
Charles Joseph Frost (1848–1918)
7:30 PM
COMPLINE
Processional
O Gracious Light
Thomas Tallis (1505–1585)
Orison
He Who Made the Starry Skies
15th c. English Chant, arr. Paul R. Ladd, Jr. (1919¬1998)
Psalms
Psalm 31
Plainsong, mode 7
Office Hymn
We Three Kings of Orient Are
John H. Hopkins, Jr. (1820–1891)
Canticle
Nunc dimittis
Daniel G. Mason (1873–1953)
Anthems
Magi videntes stellam
Antonio Cifra (c.1586–1629)
Magi videntes stellam
Agostino Agazzari (1578–1640)
January 13
Baptism of Our Lord
Lectionary
Isaiah 43:1–7 | Psalm 29 | Acts 8:14–17 | Luke 3:15–17, 21–22 full texts
8:00 AM
HOLY COMMUNION
Service Music
A Liturgy for All Seasons
Prelude
Sonatine i
Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
Gathering Hymn
Crashing Waters at Creation
elw 455
Psalm
Psalm 29: The Lord Will Bless His People
Michael Guimont (b. 1950)
Children’s Hymn
You Are the Seed
id y enseñad
Hymn of the Day
When Jesus Came to Jordan
elw 305
Offertory
I've Just Come from the Fountain
Negro Spiritual
Communion
You Are Mine
David Haas (b. 1957)
Sending Hymn
Baptized in Water
elw 456
10:30 AM
CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy for a Festival Service
Prelude
12. Lobt Gott, ihr Christen allzugleich, 20 Præ– und Postludien, Op. 78 (1912)
Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877–1933)
Introit
Dilexisti
Plainsong, mode 8
Gathering Hymn
Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
elw 304
Psalm
Psalm 29
Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014)
Gospel Acclamation
A voice from heaven
John Ferguson (b. 1941)
Children’s Hymn
Light Shown in Darkness (vv. 1–2 | 3)
elw307
Hymn of the Day
Rise, Shine, You People!
elw 665
Offertory
Sicut cervus (part I)
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525/6–1594)
Communion
Sicut cervus (part II)
Palestrina
Communion Organ
Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam (small version), bwv 685, Clavier-Übung (1739)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Sending Hymn
Remember and Rejoice
elw 454
Postlude
In dir ist Freude, Orgelbuchlein, bwv 615
Bach
January 20
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Lectionary
Isaiah 62:1–5 | Psalm 36:5–10 | 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 | John 2:1–11 full texts
8:00 AM
HOLY COMMUNION
Service Music
Liturgy for the Time after Epiphany (Year C)
Gathering Hymn
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
elw 553
Psalm
Psalm 36:5–10
Aaron David Miller (b. 1972)
Children’s Hymn
This Little Light of Mine (vv. 1 | 2–3)
elw677
Hymn of the Day
Jesus, Come! For We Invite You
elw 312
Offertory
The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing
Graham Kendrick (b. 1950)
Communion
Table Song
David Haas (b. 1957)
Sending Hymn
Sent Forth by God's Blessing
elw 547
10:30 AM
CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy for Time after Epiphany (Year C • 2016/2019)
Prelude
Prelude in D minor, Op. 37, No. 3
Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Gathering Hymn
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
elw 311
Psalm
Psalm 36: 5–10
Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014)
Gospel Acclamation
Jesus revealed his glory
John Ferguson (b. 1941)
Children’s Hymn
Christ, Be Our Light (vv. 1–2 | 3–4)
elw715
Hymn of the Day
Songs of thankfulness and praise
elw 310
Offertory
Tribus Miraculis
Luca Marenzio (1553–1599)
Communion
Surge Illuminare Jerusalem
Francesco Corteccia (1504–1571)
Communion Organ
Organ Sonata in F minor, Op. 65, No. 1, Adagio
Mendelssohn
Sending Hymn
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
elw 553
Postlude
Sonata in F minor, Op. 65, No. 1, Allegro assai vivace
Mendelssohn
7:30 PM
COMPLINE
Processional
My Life Flows on in Endless Song
Robert Lowry (1826–1899)
Orison
Lord, Keep Us Safe This Night
Harold Friedell (1905–1958)
Psalms
Psalm 91
Plainsong, mode 2
Office Hymn
Te lucis ante terminum
Plainsong, mode 8, and John Graham (b. 1938)
Canticle
Nunc dimittis
Carolus Andreas (1550–1627)
Anthem
Jesu, rex admirabilis
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525–1594)
January 27
Third Sunday after Epiphany / Reconciling in Christ Sunday
Lectionary
Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10 | Psalm 19 | 1 Corinthians 12:12–31a | Luke 4:14–21 full texts
8:00 AM
HOLY COMMUNION
Service Music
Liturgy for the Time after Epiphany (Year C)
Gathering Hymn
Will You Come and Follow Me
elw 798
Psalm
Psalm 19: Lord, You Have the Words
David Haas (b. 1957)
Children’s Hymn
This Little Light of Mine (vv. 1 | 2–3)
elw677
Hymn of the Day
Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race
tallis cannon
Offertory
I’m Gonna Eat at the Welcome Table
Traditional, Arr. Southern Gospel Revival
Communion
We Are Many Parts
Marty Haugen (b. 1950)
Sending Hymn
All Are Welcome
elw 641
10:30 AM
CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy for Time after Epiphany (Year C • 2016/2019)
Prelude
Introit sur l'Epiphanie
Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986)
Gathering Hymn
Will You Come and Follow Me
elw 798
Psalm
Psalm 19
Marty Haugen (b. 1950)
Gospel Acclamation
The spirit of the Lord
John Ferguson (b. 1941)
Children’s Hymn
Christ, Be Our Light (vv. 1–2 | 3–4)
elw 715
Hymn of the Day
Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race
tallis cannon
Offertory
Ubi Caritas
Duruflé
Communion
Tantum ergo sacramentum
Duruflé
Communion Organ
Agnus Dei Messe Basse
Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924)
Sending Hymn
All Are Welcome
elw 641
Postlude
Fugue Sur le thème du Carillon des heures de la Cathédral de Soissons
Duruflé
Revised: 18 January 2019