- 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.
- First Reading: Acts 9: 36-43, World English Bible.
- 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.
- Second Reading: Revelations 7: 9-17, World English Bible.
- 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.“
- Gospel Reading: John 10: 22-30, World English Bible.
- Lord’s Prayer: from Luke.
- Benediction: From Romans.
- Postlude: “Erschienen ist der herrlich Tag” performed by Jens Engel on the organ of Kreuzkirche Sieglar, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Prelude: Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C major, RV 537, by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by Michael Rondeau. Available at MusOpen.
- Reading: Acts 9:1-20, from the World English Bible, by Librivox.
- Hymn: “Thine Be The Glory, Risen Conquering Son (Traditional Easter Hymn)”, From Internet Archives.
- Reading: Psalm 30, from the King James Version, by Librivox.
- Music: “Gloria Patri” by Antonio Vivaldi, from Dixit Dominus, RV594, performed by Ghislieri Choir & Consort, uploaded to YouTube by Centro di Musica Antica Fondazione Ghislieri, and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Reading: Revelation 5: 11-14, World English Bible.
- Music: Heinrich Schütz (1615–1672) “Ihr Heiligen, lobsinget dem Herren” SWV 288. Singers: Paulina Bielarczyk and Sylwia Ziółkowska; Organ: Wacław Golonka, used in Accordance with Creative Commons License. Translation: “You holy ones, sing praise to the Lord, be grateful and praise his glory, Because his anger lasts but a moment, and he has joy in life. During the night the weeping endures, but in the morning comes joy.”
- Gospel Reading: John 21: 1-9, World English Bible.
- The Lord’s Prayer, from Holy Bible, King James Version.
- Choral benediction: C. P. Lutkin (1858-1931) “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” sung by the Csehy Summer School, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Call to Worship: From Psalm 118.
- Prelude: Concerto for 2 Trumpets in D Major, by Johann Molter, MWV 6.30 – III. Allegro. From a European Archive, at MusOpen.
- First Reading: Acts 4:32-35, World English Bible.
- Psalm 118, Lutheran chants performed at Vespers service by Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN in 2015; uploaded to YouTube by Benjamin Mayes, and used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
- Hymn: “The Strife is O’er The Battle Won”, Choir of Ss Simon and Jude Cathedral, Pheonix, in 2013, by “ad te levavi”, available in Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons License.
- Second Reading: Revelation 1:4-8, World English Bible.
- Hymn: “O Filii et Filiae”, uploaded to YouTube in 2016 by “Catholique de France”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license. English version: “Alleluia, alleluia,alleluia, alleluia! 1. O sons and daughters of the King, whom heavenly hosts in glory sing, today the grave has lost its sting. Alleluia! 2. That Easter morn at break of day, the faithful women went their way to seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia! 3. An angel clad in white they see, who sat and spoke unto the three, “Your Lord has gone to Galilee.” Alleluia! 4. When Thomas first the tidings heard that some had seen the risen Lord, he doubted the disciples’ word. Lord, have mercy! 5. At night the apostles met in fear; among them came their Master dear and said, “My peace be with you here.” Alleluia! 6. “My pierced side, O Thomas, see, and look upon my hands, my feet; not faithless but believing be.” Alleluia! 7. No longer Thomas then denied; he saw the feet, the hands, the side. “You are my Lord and God!” he cried. Alleluia! 8. How blest are they who have not seen and yet whose faith has constant been, for they eternal life shall win. Alleluia.“
- Gospel reading: John 20:19-31, World English Bible.
- The Lord’s Prayer: From the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
- Blessing: From Second Corinthians.
- Organ Postlude: L Farnum (1885-1930) “Toccata on O Filie et Filiae”, Performed by Diane Bish at St. Michaels Church, Munich Germany; From “Joy of Music 9611 FAVORITE SACRED CLASSICS”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Prelude: Concerto for 2 Trumpets in D Major, by Johann Molter, MWV 6.30. From a European Archive, at MusOpen.
- Reading: Acts 10: 34-43, from the World English Bible, by Librivox.
- Music: Te Deum, Orchestral, by Marc Antoine Charpentier; unknown performers, available from Community Audio section of the Internet Archive.
- Reading: Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24, from the King James Version, by Librivox.
- 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.
- Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 19-26, World English Bible.
- 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.
- Reading: John 20:1-20, from the World English Bible.
- 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.
- Benediction from Romans 16:24.
- Music: “Amen”, from Magnificat, by Jan Dismas Zelenka; Performed by the Prague Choral Society, at MusOpen (linked above).
- Hymn: “O Sacred Head Now Wounded.” From a Good Friday service in 2018 at the First Congregational Church of LA, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
- First Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12, King James Bible.
- Motet: Thomas Tallis (1505-1588) “Salvator Mundi”, uploaded to YouTube by “mk671tv”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license. Text in English: O Saviour of the world, save us, who by thy cross and blood hast redeemed us, help us, we pray thee, O Lord our God.
- Psalm 22 from the King James Bible.
- Motet: Antonio Lotti (1667-1740) “Crucifixus”, Performed by Coro Universidad Nacional de Rio Corto, used in accordance with Creative Commons license. Text in English: He was crucified also for us, under Pontius Pilate he suffered and was buried.
- Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, World English Bible.
- Motet: Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) “O Vos Omnes”, Performed by the Tudor Consort. Available on YouTube at “Free Music Channel” under Creative Commons license. Text in English: All you who walk by on the road, pay attention and see if there be any sorrow like my sorrow. Pay attention, all people, and look at my sorrow: if there be any sorrow like my sorrow.
- A Reading of the Passion Narrative from John 18:1–19:42, World English Bible.
- Organ postlude: Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) “Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund” performed by Jean-Dominique Pasquet on the grand organ of l’Oratoire du Louvre à Paris, 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.
- 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.
- First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a, King James Bible.
- Psalm 31:9-16
- Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11, World English Bible.
- Hymn: “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”, Immanuel Congregational Church in 2013, available in the public domain at Archive.org.
- A Reading of the Passion Narrative from Luke 23:1–49, World English Bible.
- “Lord Have Mercy”: Sung by Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, in 1982, available in public domain at Wikimedia Commons, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
- The Lord’s Prayer: From Luke.
- Blessing: The “Aaronic blessing” From Deuteronomy.
- Amen: Sung by Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, in 1982, available in public domain at Wikimedia Commons, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
- Organ Postlude: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Chorale Prelude on “Herzlich tut mich verlangen”, BWV 727, performed by Leon Kopecny on Hauptwerk VI, using the Sonus Paradisi Sample Set of the 1695 Schnitger Organ in Noordbroek, Netherlands. This is available on YouTube, and 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.
- Call to Worship: From Psalm 51.
- Response: “Lord Have Mercy”, from “Wednesday Vespers – Sanctified 2018 Tacoma”, uploaded to YouTube by Pacific Lutheran University, and used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
- First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21, King James Bible.
- Psalm 126
- Motet: Richard Farrant (1525-1580) “Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy’s Sake”, performed live by Coro Municipal de Santo André, with Maestro Roberto Ondei, in May 2011, uploaded to YouTube by “corosantoandre” and used in accordance with the Creative Commons License.
- Second Reading: Philippians 3:4-14, World English Bible.
- Hymn: “Ah Holy Jesus”, Immanuel Congregational Church in 2013, available in the public domain at Archive.org.
- Gospel: John 12:1-8, World English Bible.
- The Lord’s Prayer: From The Book of Common Prayer, 1662.
- Blessing: From Second Corinthians.
- Organ postlude: Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726) “Canzona in re minore”, uploaded to YouTube by “My Years with Early Music”, and 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.
- Opening Sentence: From Isaiah 66:10.
- Hymn: “Holy God, Holy Almighty, Holy Immortal One, Have Mercy” (Trisagion), From OrthodoxMusicOnline, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- First Reading: Joshua 5:9-12, King James Bible.
- Psalm 32, King James Version.
- Gloria Patri: Palestrina, sung by the choir of Trinity Church, Boston at a service of compline in May 2016, used in accordance with Creative Commons license, and available at Wikimedia Commons. Words in English: “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.”
- Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, World English Bible.
- Anthem: Henry Purcell (1659-1695) “Thou Knowest Lord”, available in the public domain courtesy of “Ferox Aeternum” at Archive.org.
- Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32, World English Bible.
- The Lord’s Prayer: From Luke.
- Blessing: From Numbers.
- Organ Postlude: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) “Toccata in D, BuxWV 144,” performed by Tigran Buniatyan on the Flentrop opus 1974 organ, 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.
- Call to Worship: From Psalm 25.
- Introit: Antonio Lotti (1667-1740) “Kyrie” from Missa (4V C maj), by unkown choir, uploaded to YouTube by “Free Music Tube”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9, King James Bible.
- Psalm 63: 1-8, King James Version.
- Hymn: “Drop Drop Slow Tears,” in the public domain at archive.org.
- Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, World English Bible.
- Organ interlude: “Jesus, Lover of My Soul”, played by Diane Bish on the organ of Gloucester Cathedral, excerpted from “The Joy of Music: Hymns and Sacred Songs from Word of God”, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
- Gospel: Luke 13:1-9, World English Bible.
- 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.
- Blessing: From Romans 12.
- Organ Postlude: Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) “Fughetta in c-minor no.2” op. 123A. Played by Joey Wetzels on the Vermeulen organ (1955) St. Martinuskerk Tegelen, uploaded to YouTube by Joey Wetzels, and 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.
- Introit and organ prelude: André Raison (c.1640-1719) – Messe du 3º Ton – “Kyrie eleison” (Lord, Have Mercy), performed by Jean-Patrice Brosse (orgue) and Ensemble Vox Cantoris; uploaded to YouTube by “Pau NG” and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- First Reading: Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18, King James Bible.
- Psalm 27, King James Version.
- Hymn: “The God of Abraham Praise”, sung in a live service in 2017 at the shrine of the National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
- Second Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1, World English Bible.
- Organ interlude: Henry Coleman (1888-1965): Excerpt from “The Word of God”, Posted by “Chordis & Organo, and used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
- Gospel: Luke 13: 31-35, World English Bible.
- The Lord’s Prayer: From Luke.
- Blessing: The “Aaronic blessing” from Numbers 6.
- Organ Postlude: Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748) “Herzlich tut mich verlangen / O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden” performed by Jens Engel, uploaded to YouTube by him, and 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.