In celebration of Ascension, I have curated an audio experience of virtual worship, using the surprisingly rich body of materials available in the Public Domain and Creative Commons. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.

1. Prelude: Girolamo Frescobaldi, Canzon quarta, F 8.05c (for Trumpet and Organ), Performed by Michel Rondeau – Aline Letendre, available at MusOpen, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
2. Opening acclamation: Psalm 47:5.
3. Hymn: “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise”, Public Domain.
4. Lesson 1: Acts 1:6-14, World English Bible.
5. Psalm Psalm 68:1-10 and 32-35, King James Version.
6. Hymn: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence.” Uploaded to YouTube by
   Christina Igupen, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
7. Lesson 2: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, World English Bible.
8. Gospel: John 17:1-11, World English Bible.
9. The Lord’s Prayer: Chanted by unknown congregation, uploaded to YouTube by “LabourerFaith”, and used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
10. Concluding prayer: Stanza 4 of the hymn “As Of Gladness Men of Old”, written by William C. Dix (1837-1898).
11. Blessing: The Aaronic Blessing from Numbers 6 (King James Version).
12. Organ postlude: Guillaume Du Fay: Hymn In Ascensione Domini, performed by David Joseph Stith on the organ at First Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.