Author: BrJames

02Oct

Celebration of Word and Music for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost 2022

  1. Opening Acclamation: From Psalm 81:1.
  2. Hymn: “Love Divine All Loves Excelling” sung at Hyde Park Union Church, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 37:1-9, King James Version.
  5. Hymn: “Alleluia Sing to Jesus” by Stour Valley Benefice, United Kingdom, August 2021, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-14, World English Bible.
  7. Organ Sequence: David Johnson’s “Wondrous Love”, played by Joey Wetzels on the great Klais organ of the Monastery St. Michael in Steyl, uploaded to YouTube by Joey Wetzels, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Gospel: Luke 17:5-10, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer from Matthew.
  10. Blessing: 1 Timothy 1:17., World English Bible.
  11. Organ postlude: J. S. Bach (1685–1750), “Präludium a-Moll”, BWV 543, performed by Lucas Pohle at Nikolaikirche Leipzig, 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.

24Sep

Celebration of the Word for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost 2022

Pentecost 16th Sunday 2022
  1. Opening Acclamation: From The Book of Common Prayer, 1662.
  2. Organ Prelude: Abraham van den Kerckhoven (c.1618-1702) “Missa Duplex” opening movement, performed by Jozef SIuys (1936-2015, organ) at CapeIIa Sancti MichaeIis, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Amos 6:1, 4-7, King James Bible.
  4. Hymn: “When in Our Music God is Glorified”, performed by Immanuel Congregational Church and available in the public domain at Archive.org.
  5. Psalm 146, King James Bible.
  6. Gloria Patri: from George Lay setting of Psalm 42, Performed in 2020 by the choir of the Church of the Good Shepherd, at St. Alban’s Cathedral, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  7. Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-19, World English Bible.
  8. Hymn: “Fairest Lord Jesus”, performed by Immanuel Congrgational Church and available in the public domain at Archive.orge.
  9. Gospel: Luke 16:19-31, World English Bible.
  10. 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.
  11. Blessing: From The Book of Common Prayer, 1662.
  12. Organ postlude: Attributed to Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562–1621), “Toccata”, performed by Ernst Stolz on on Hauptwerk Müller organ Oosterwijtwerd, uploaded to YouTube by “My Years With Early Music”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license..
18Sep

Celebration of the Word for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost 2022

Pentecost 15th Sunday 2022
  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.

11Sep

Celebration of the Word for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost 2022

Pentecost 14th Sunday 2022
  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 107.
  2. Hymn: “Come, Thou Almighty King”, unknown congregation, available in public domain.
  3. First Reading: Exodus 32:7-14, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 51:1-10, King James Version.
  5. Motet: Orlando de Lassus (1532-1594) “Miserere Mei Deus” performed by Vocal Ensemble Lege in 1999; uploaded to YouTube by Вікторія Джоган, and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, World English Bible.
  7. Organ Sequence: Starling Goodwin (1711-1774), “London Old, Interlude 1”, uploaded to YouTube by Chordis and Organo, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.  
  8. Gospel: Luke 15:1-10, 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. Blessing: The Aaronic Blessing from Numbers 6 (King James Version).
  11. Postlude: Nicholaus Bruhns (1665-1697) “Praeludium, e-moll”, performed on Arp Schnitger Orgel at Ganderkesee, by Thorsten Ahlrichs, use 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.

03Sep

Celebration of the Word for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost 2022

Pentecost 13th Sunday 2022
  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 27:1.
  2. Organ prelude: Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707), “Prince of Denmark March”, Performed by Michael Rondeau, available in the public domain, at MusOpen.org.
  3. First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 1, King James Version.
  5. Gloria Patri: From a live service at the First Presbyterian Church of Wolcott. Used in accordance with the Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: Philemon 1:1-21, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: “Crown Him with Many Crowns”, public domain.
  8. Gospel: Luke 14:25-33, World English Bible.
  9. Lord’s Prayer: From the Book of Common Prayer 1662.  
  10. Benediction: From the Book of Common Prayer 1662.
  11. Postlude: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) “Fantasia and Fugue”, BWV 562, performed by Gosse Hulzinga, in the public domain at MusOpen.org.

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.

27Aug

Celebration of Word and Music for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost 2022

Pentecost 12 Sunday 2022
  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 57:5.
  2. Organ prelude: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1706), “Praeludium und Fuge” BuxWV 147, performed on ernst stolz Hauptwerk Müller organ Oosterwijtwerd, uploaded to YouTube by “My Years With Early Music”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Proverbs 25:6-7, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 112, King James Version.
  5. Response: G. F. Handel (1685-1759) “Praise the Lord”, performed in 2012 by “Con Anima” – St. Patricks College Choir. Used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  6. Second Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, World English Bible.
  7. Organ Sequence: Starling Goodwin (1711-1774), “London New, Interlude 3”, uploaded to YouTube by Chordis and Organo, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: from Matthew 6.
  10. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  11. Postlude: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1706), “Toccata en Fa majeur” BuxWV 156, performed by Anne-Gaëlle Chanon on the orgue Schnitger de la Martinikerk de Groningen, 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.

21Aug

Celebration of the Word for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost

Pentecost 11th Sunday 2022
  1. Opening Acclamation: From Matthew 11.
  2. Hymn: “Be Still My Soul”, performed by the Thomas Cumberland Choir, from “Sunday Hymn Sing” in the Community Audio section of Archive.org.
  3. First Reading: Isaiah 58:9-14. King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 103:1-8, King James Version.
  5. Motet: “Bless the Lord O My Soul”, by Ippolov-Ivanov, uploaded by Jim-Jauw, Used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  6. Second Reading: Hebrews 12:18-29, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: “Great is Thy Faithfulness”, verse 1, performed at St. John’s Church, Redhill, uploaded to YouTube by Ginette and Peter Nye, and used in accordance with the Creative Commons License.
  8. Gospel: Luke 13:10-17, World English Bible.
  9. Lord’s Prayer: From Luke 11.  
  10. Blessing: 1 Timothy 1:17.
  11. Postlude: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621), “Fantasia Cromatica”. Performed by Jin Kyung Limon the Fisk organ at Stanford University, Nov 2015; Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
14Aug

Celebration in Word and Music for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost 2022: The Feast of St Mary the Virgin

In many churches, this Sunday (or a day near it) is set aside to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus. While keeping the usual lectionary readings for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, I will nonetheless add in some music from the rich tradition of celebrating Mary. Enjoy.

Pentecost 10th Sunday 2022
  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 51
  2. First Reading: Jeremiah 23:23-29.
  3. Anthem: Pascale Colasse (1649-1709), “Beata Es Maria”, uploaded to YouTube by “L Jeanne”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  4. Psalm 82, King James Version.
  5. Gloria Patri: Excerpted from Puer Natus Est, sung at the Abbey of St. Martin of Ligugé, uploaded to YouTube by “Musique Sacree”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: Hebrews 11:29-12:2, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: Anthem: William Byrd (1540-1623), “Ave Virgo Sanctissima”, sung by Ars Mvsica. In the public domain, at Archive.org.  Translation: “Hail, Holy Virgin, most blessed Mother of God, bright star of the sea. Hail, ever glorious, precious pearl, lovely as the lily, beautiful and perfumed as the rose.”
  8. Gospel: Luke 12:49-56, World English Bible.
  9. Lord’s Prayer (latin): Sung by the Tudor Consort. Public domain.   
  10. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  11. Postlude: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) “Art of Fugue Contrapunctus 1”. Performed by Benjamin Alard on the organ of l’église d’Arques-la-Bataille; 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.

07Aug

Celebrating the 9th Sunday after Pentecost 2022

Pentecost 9th Sunday 2022
  1. Opening Acclamation: Psalm 107.
  2. Organ Prelude: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) “A Ricercare” performed by Mark Anthony LaMort on Hauptwerk organ, St. Maxamin sample set by Sonus Paradisi, uploaded to YouTube by aml5321 and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Genesis 15:1-6, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 33:12-22: King James Bible.
  5. Hymn: “The God of Abraham Praise” (stanza 1), 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.
  6. Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, World English Bible.
  7. Organ sequence: “I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say” performed by Rainer Schulz at St. Peter’s Church in Leutershausen, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Gospel: Luke 12:32-40, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: From the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
  10. Benediction from Ephesians 3.
  11. Postlude: Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749) “Caprice sur les Grands Jeux” from “Suite du Deuxième Ton, Premier Livre d’Orgue” Performed on the organ of Cattedrale di Cozensa, Italy. Uploaded to YouTube by “Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
31Jul

Celebration for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 2022

Pentecost 8th Sunday 2022
  1. Call to Worship: Matthew 6.
  2. Organ Prelude: Thomas Attwood (1733-1775) “Sonatina in G” performed by Joey Wetzels, on a Klais organ, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-23, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 49:1-12: King James Bible.
  5. Hymn: “Tis the Gift to Be Simple”, traditional Shaker hymn arranged by Bob Chilcott, performed at Ely Cathedral by the Chapel Choir of Saint James School, Hagerstown, MD. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-11, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: “I’d Rather Have Jesus than Silver and Gold”, performed by Jerome Hines, bass, accompanied by Diane Bish, organ, from the program “Joy Of Music 8315: Jerome Hines Part 1” used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Gospel: Luke 12:13-21, 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.
  11. Postlude: Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759) “Sarabande in D-minor” HWV 473, performed by Barry Lyndon. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.