Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential preacher and orator of the 19th century, whose powerful sermons remain influential to this day among Christians of many denominations. The following readings are from a collection of devotions entitled Morning and Evening, Daily Readings, and have been made into a set of public domain audio files by Librivox. The texts are widely available for free; A useful searchable version is online at The Blue Letter Bible. The Revised Common Lectionary, used by many Christian groups, appoints Romans 8:26-39 as a reading for this week.
- Prelude: Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625): Fantasia on the 3rd Tone (MB10) performed by David Joseph Stith on the organ at First Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas. Uploaded to YouTube by “stripedgazelle” and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 95
- First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5-12, World English Bible.
- Hymn: “O God of Bethel by whose hand” performed at Chatauqua, NY in 1992, uploaded to YouTube by YueckertFred, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Psalm 119:129-136, King James Version.
- Second Reading: Romans 8:26-39, World English Bible.
- Organ Sequence: Eugene Gigout (1844-1925), “Album grègorien: Tranquilo”, uploaded to YouTube by chordis & organo, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, World English Bible.
- The Lord’s Prayer: From Matthew 6.
- Blessing: From Jude
- Postlude: John Stanley (1712-1786), “Trumpet Voluntary” Played and recorded live at St. Jakobus major, Schrobenhausen (DE), on MöchtegernPianists & Woody/mC’s “Organ Funday”, uploaded to YouTube by “WoodyMC” and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond the Revised Common Lectionary.
- Opening Acclamation: Psalm 51.
- Anthem: Sergei Rachmaninoff – “Priidite, poklonimsya” (“O come, let us worship”) sung by University of Warsaw Choir in a live recording from the “Vivat Academia” competition held by the Warsaw University of Technology on 18th April 2015. Used in accordance with the Creative Commons license.
- First Reading: Isaiah 44:6-8, World English Bible.
- Psalm 86:11-17, King James Version.
- Gloria Patri, excerpted from William Byrd (c. 1540-1623), “Nunc Dimimtis, Tone I in Faburdon”, from St. Thomas Church, 5th Avenue webcast circa 2012. (Fair Use).
- Second Reading: Romans 8:12-25, World English Bible.
- Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision”, 1st verse, sung at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, uploaded to YouTube by “Ad te levavi animam meam”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, World English Bible.
- The Lord’s Prayer: From Luke 11.
- Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
- Postlude: J. S. Bach (1685-1750) “Fantasia and fugue in C Minor” BWV 537. Performed by David Schaller; Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond the Revised Common Lectionary.
- Anthem: Christopher Tye (1505-1572), “O Come, Ye Servants of the Lord.” Performed by the Vespercantorij of the Groningen Student Church during Vespers in the Martini Church of Groningen, Netherlands, May 29, 2011. Uploaded to YouTube by “niekdd” and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Opening Acclamation: Psalm 51.
- First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-13, World English Bible.
- Psalm 65:1-13, King James Version.
- Gloria Patri, excerpted from Herbert Brewer (1865-1928), “Magnificat in D”, sung by “The Consort”, members of St John the Evangelist, Redhill, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Second Reading: Romans 8:1-11, World English Bible.
- Organ Sequence: Starling Goodwin – London New — Interlude 3, uploaded to YouTube by “chordis & organo”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, World English Bible.
- The Lord’s Prayer: From Luke 11.
- Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
- Amen: Extracted from William Byrd (c. 1540-1623), “Siderum rector, Deus alme, nostris”, from St. Thomas Church, 5th Avenue, webcast circa 2012. (Fair Use)
- Postlude: Georg Böhm (1661-1733), Extract from Partita “Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele”, performed by Benjamin Alard on the 1694 organ at St. Sixtus und Sinicius’s church in Hohenkirchen, Germany. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential preacher of the 19th century, whose powerful oratory remains influential to this day among Christians of many denominations. The following readings are from a collection of devotions entitled Morning and Evening, Daily Readings, and have been made into a set of public domain audio files by Librivox.
- Prelude: “America the beautiful”, by the U.S. Army Band, in the public domain at Archive.org.
- Opening Acclamation: Psalm 51.
- Music (Standing in place of Old Testament Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-12): “Rejoice Greatly, O Daughters of Zion”. From G.F. Handel’s “Messiah”, uploaded to YouTube by Eben Visher, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Psalm 145:8-14, King James Version.
- Gloria Patri, instrumental (piano), uploaded to YouTube by Christina Iqupen, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Second Reading: Romans Romans 7:15-25, World English Bible.
- Hymn: “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?”, verse 1, excerpted from a live service at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, NYC, in 2013.
- Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30, World English Bible.
- The Lord’s Prayer: Earl Killian. Used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
- Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
- Postlude: “America the beautiful”, performed on guitar, uploaded to Archive.org by Rick Zerndt; In the public domain.
Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond the the Revised Common Lectionary.