Celebration of the Word for the Third Sunday of Easter 2023

Easter 3rd Sunday 2023
  1. Prelude: Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C major, RV 537, by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by Michael Rondeau. Available at MusOpen.
  2. Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41, from the World English Bible, by Librivox.
  3. Hymn: “Thine Be The Glory, Risen Conquering Son (Traditional Easter Hymn)”, From Internet Archives.
  4. Reading: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, from the King James Version, by Librivox.
  5. Music: Excerpt from Variations on an American Hymn Tune, by Gordon Young, performed by Paul Pittman. At MusOpen.
  6. Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-23, World English Bible.
  7. Motet: Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901) “Abendlied,” Op 69, no. 3, performed at Trinity Church, Boston. This recording is available on Wikimedia Commons, and used in accordance with Creative Commons license. Translation: Bide with us, for evening shadows darken, and the day will soon be over.
  8. Gospel reading: Luke 24:13-35, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer, King James Version
  10. Choral benediction: C.P. Lutkin. “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.” Sung by the Csehy Summer School, 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. All audio files are given with attribution where known.

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