Brother James’ Airs

Lighting a torch in the darkness

Tag: Diane Bish

04Apr

Easter Sunday: A Celebration of the Resurrection

  1. Prelude: Concerto for 2 Trumpets in D Major, by Johann Molter, MWV 6.30. From a European Archive, at MusOpen.
  2. Reading: Acts 10: 34-43, from the World English Bible, by Librivox.
  3. Music: Te Deum, Orchestral, by Marc Antoine Charpentier; unknown performers, available from Community Audio section of the Internet Archive.
  4. Reading: Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24, from the King James Version, by Librivox.
  5. Gloria Patri by Antionio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Performed by Orquesta del Conservatori Superior de musica Juaquin Rodrigo Valencia (spain) in 2012; Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Reading: Colossians 3: 1-4, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: “Jesus Christ is Risen Today,” by Stour Valley Benefice, United Kingdom, 2022, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Reading: John 20:1-20, from the World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: Setting by Robert stone (1516-1613). Sung by the choir of St. David’s Church, Exeter, 2018. Uploaded to YouTube by David Walsh, used by permission.
  10. Benediction from Romans 16:24.
  11. Music: “Amen”, from Magnificat, by Jan Dismas Zelenka; Performed by the Prague Choral Society, at MusOpen (linked above).
  12. Organ Hymn: “Christ the Lord is Risen Today,” performed by Diane Bish, from “Joy of Music” program 2501, “Hymns and Spiritual Songs of Easter.” Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
29Mar

Palm Sunday 2026

  1. Prelude: “All Glory Laud and Honor,” performed by Diane Bish on the organ of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, from the Joy of Music program “Hymns and Spiritual Songs of Easter,” used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  2. First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a, King James Bible.
  3. Psalm 31:9-16 
  4. Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11, World English Bible.
  5. Hymn: “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”, Immanuel Congregational Church in 2013, available in the public domain at Archive.org.
  6. A Reading of the Passion Narrative from Matthew 26:14-27:66, World English Bible.
  7. The Lord’s Prayer: Setting by Phillippe Radcliffe (1905-1986), performed at Kerke de Laurens, Rotterdam, in 2020. Used in accordance with the Creative Commons license.
  8. Blessing: The “Aaronic blessing” From Deuteronomy.
  9. Postlude: Claude Gaudimel (c.1520 – 1572) “Psalm 2” for organ and cello, uploaded to YouTube in 2021 by Cees en Sander, used here in accordance with the 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.

23Nov

Readings for 24th Sunday of Pentecost 2025: Feast of Christ the King

  1. Opening Acclamation: Revelation 5:12.
  2. Hymn: “Crown Him with Many Crowns”, public domain.
  3. First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 46, Anglican Chant, by St. Paul’s Burlingame, used in accordance with the Creative Commons license.
  5. Second Reading: Colossians 1:11-20, World English Bible.
  6. Alleluia: From “Omnes gentes with Alleluias (Psalm 46)” Posted to YouTube by “verbum gloriae”, used in accordance with the Creative Commons license.
  7. Gospel: Luke 23:33-43, World English Bible.
  8. The Lord’s Prayer: From the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
  9. Benediction: From the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
  10. Organ Postlude: “Praise my soul the King of Heaven.” Performed by Diane Bish, at the Eglise Notre Dame de Caudebec en Caux. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
21Sep

Celebration of the Word for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost

  1. Call to Worship from Ephesians 1.
  2. Organ prelude: Max Reger (1873-1916) “Scherzo in D”, Op 65, performed by Raúl Prieto Ramírez, on the restored 1928 Skinner Organ at Hope College, MI, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  3. First Reading: Amos 8:4-7, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 113, King James Version.
  5. Hymn: “All Creatures of Our God and King” (verse 1), from the Diane Bish “Joy of Music” program “Hymns of Faith”, Performed at Miller Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, Creative Commons.
  6. Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: “If You Will Trust In God to Guide Thee.” Sung by Immanuel Congregational Church, Hartford. In the Public Domain.
  8. Gospel: Luke 16:1-16, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: From Matthew 6.
  10. Blessing: From Ephesians 3.
  11. Postlude: Max Reger (1873-1916) “Toccata and Fuge a-moll,” opus 80, performed by Kerstin Wolf on the Beckerath-Orgel in St. Petri, Hamburg, around 2015. This recording is used in accordance with the 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.

15Jun

Celebration for the First Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday)

  1. Opening Acclamation and Prelude: “Holy Holy Holy” by Diane Bish, organist, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  2. Lesson 1: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 King James Bible.
  3. Psalm 8: Responsorial Psalm by Lionel Valdellon. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license. 
  4. Lesson 2: Romans 5:1-5, World English Bible.
  5. Hymn: “All Creatures of Our God and King”, Verse 1. Sung by Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, 2017, uploaded to YouTube by “ad te levavi”, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  6. Gospel: John 16:12-15, World English Bible.
  7. The Lord’s Prayer: From Matthew 6, King James Version.
  8. Closing blessing
  9. Amen: From the Magnificat by Orlando Gibbons, excerpted from a live service sung by the Choir of St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in May 2011. (Fair use).
  10. Brass postlude: Canzona ‘La Foresta”
12May

Celebration for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

  1. Opening acclamation and organ prelude: “I know that My Redeemer lives”, by Diane Bish, performing from St. Jacob’s Church, Prague, on a program entitled “Easter Alleluias”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  2. First Reading: Acts 9: 36-43, World English Bible.
  3. Psalm 23: “The Lord’s My Shepherd” by the choir of St. Giles Cathedral with guest organist Diane Bish, featured on the Joy of Music program 2407 “Hymns and Sacred Songs from England,” used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  4. Second Reading: Revelations 7: 9-17, World English Bible.
  5. Motet: Giovanni de Palestrina (1525-1594) “Haec Dies” by the Tudor Consort, 2006, used in accordance with the Creative Commons License. Translation: “This is the day the Lord has made: let us rejoice and be glad in it, Alleluia.“
  6. Gospel Reading: John 10: 22-30, World English Bible.
  7. Lord’s Prayer: from Luke.
  8. Benediction: From Romans.
  9. Postlude: “Erschienen ist der herrlich Tag” performed by Jens Engel on the organ of Kreuzkirche Sieglar, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
24Nov

Celebration for the 27th Sunday after Pentecost 2024: Christ the King Sunday

  1. Opening Acclamation: Ephesians 1.
  2. Prelude: “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” arranged and performed by organist Dianne Bish, from “Joy of Music” program 2205, “Music and the Bible: Jesus”. This is used in accordance with the Creative Commons License.
  3. First Reading: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 93, King James Bible.
  5. Hymn: “O Worship the King”, Uploaded to YouTube by “bhepure isidoro”; Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: Revelation 1:4-8, World English Bible.
  7. Sequence: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” uploaded by WhisperSongs, and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Gospel: John 18:33-37, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: From the Gospel of Luke.
  10. Blessing: The Aaronic blessing from Numbers 6.
  11. Postlude: Jean Langlais (1907-1991), “Acclamations” from Suite Médiévale, performed by Matteo Maiolo, 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.

20Oct

Celebration of the Word for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost

  1. Opening Sentence: From the Book of Common Prayer, 1662
  2. Hymn: “Alleluia, Sing to Jesus”, performed by organist Diane Bish, from “Joy of Music” program “9913 Great Organs and Churches of France”. Used in accordance with the Creative Commons license. 
  3. First Reading: Isaiah 53:4-12, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 91:9-16, King James Bible.
  5. Hymn: “Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer”, unknown congregation, in the public domain at Archive.org.
  6. Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10, World English Bible.
  7. Organ sequence: “Ite Confessor Ist” Hymn Tune, played on the organ at Norwich Cathedral, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  8. Gospel: Mark 10:35-45, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: From the Book of Common Prayer, 1662.
  10. Benediction: From the Book of Common Prayer, 1662.
  11. Organ postlude: Nicholaus Bruhns (1665-1697) “E-moll Preludium,” performed by Bertalan Nagy on the organ of the Lutheran Church in Deák Square. 2021. This recording is used in accordance with the 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.

25May

Celebration of the Word for Trinity Sunday 2024

May this brief service of word and music, dedicated to the glory of God, be a blessing to you this day.

Trinity Sunday, Year B
  1. Opening Acclamation and Prelude: “Holy Holy Holy” by Diane Bish, organist, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  2. Lesson 1: Isaiah 6:1-8, King James Bible.
  3. Psalm 29, King James Bible.
  4. Gloria Patri: From “Adoremus in aeternum and psalm” uploaded to YouTube by “UKOrdinariate”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  5. Lesson 2: Romans 8:12-17, World English Bible.
  6. Hymn: “All Creatures of Our God and King”, Verse 1. Sung by Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, 2017, uploaded to YouTube by “ad te levavi”, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  7. Gospel: John 3:1-17, World English Bible.
  8. The Lord’s Prayer: From Matthew 6, King James Version.
  9. Closing blessing
  10. Amen: From the Magnificat by Orlando Gibbons, excerpted from a live service sung by the Choir of St. Thomas Fifth Avenue in May 2011. (Fair use).
  11. Brass postlude: Canzona “La Foresta”
05May

Celebration for the Sixth Sunday of Easter

Easter 6th Sunday, Year B
  1. Opening acclamation: Psalm 51:15Hymn: “Amazing Grace”
    for flute, Angela Brown, and organ, Diane Bish, from a program entitled
    “Hymns and Sacred Songs”, used in accordance with Creative Commons
    license.
  2. Lesson 1: Acts 10:44-48, World English Bible.
  3. Psalm 98, from the King James Bible.
  4. Music: J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 207a: “O Praise the Lord Most Holy”, from a
    program by Diane Bish entitled “The Many Moods of Bach”, used in
    accordance with Creative Commons License.
  5. Lesson 2: 1 John 5:1-6, World English Bible.
  6. Music:
    John Stainer (1840-1901) “God so Loved the World”, performed by the
    Immanuel Congregational Church, Hartford CT (with the lovely bonus sound
    of the siren of an unknown first responder toward the end of the
    piece), available in the public domain.
  7. Gospel: John 15:9-17, World English Bible.
  8. The Lord’s Prayer, from Matthew.
  9. Benediction and Amen, Public domain.
  10. Organ postlude: J.S. Bach, “In Herr Jesu Christ dich zu uns wend, BWV 632”, performed by Aldo Locatelli, in the public domain.