Sung Eucharist

on the feast of

Saint James the Apostle President: The Dean

Preacher: The Right Reverend Tim Stevens

Sunday 25 July 2021, 11.00 am

Welcome to St Edmundsbury Cathedral

A warm welcome to St Edmundsbury Cathedral for today’s Solemn Eucharist as

we celebrate the feast of Saint James, one of our Patron saints.

Saint James, often called ‘the Great’, was a Galilean fisherman who, with his

brother John, was one of the first apostles called by Jesus to follow him. The gospels record that James was with Jesus at the Transfiguration and in the garden

of Gethsemane before his trial and crucifixion. James was beheaded on the order of Herod Agrippa, who hoped in vain that, by disposing of Christian leaders, he

could stem the flow of those proclaiming the good news of Christ.

According to tradition, James brought Christianity to northern Spain in the first

century, and the shrine - which is thought to contain the apostle’s remains - is housed in the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. (‘Santiago’ is the Spanish for

‘St James’).

We warmly welcome the Right Reverend Tim Stevens, Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese, who is preaching today.

Today’s service is sung by the St Edmundsbury Singers and Lay Clerks under the direction of Assistant Director of Music, Richard Cook. The musical setting of the

Eucharist is Messe Solennelle by Louis Vierne.

Give me the wings of faith to rise within the veil, and see

the saints above, how great their joys, how bright their glories be.

Words from a saints-day hymn

by Isaac Watts, 1674-1748

Service order extracts from Common Worship Services, © The Central Board of Finance of The Church of England.

Music reproduced with permission - CCL Licence No 317297

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to make a donation please make your gift using the contactless giving box or by

placing your donation into the giving box as you leave after the service. If you are a

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by Direct Debit - do speak with one of the wardens or stewards or contact Liz Steele at

lizsteele@stedscathedral.org for further information. Thank you.

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For young people joining the service online, there is an accompanying activity

worksheet available on our website.

Welcome to this morning’s livestreamed service. Thank you for continuing to join our services both virtually and in person. At the time of publication, we are awaiting central Church of England guidance following the government’s announcement of the lifting of legal restrictions on Monday 19 July. We are hopeful that the guidance will allow congregational singing to start again so this service booklet includes the words of hymns and sung responses so you can join in if this is the case. If in fact the decision is made that congregational singing is still not permitted, however, the Gradual and Final hymns will be omitted, most responses will be spoken, and the choir will sing both remaining hymns, all Gospel alleluias and the Sursum Corda. Thank you for your understanding.

The Order of Service

¶ The Gathering

Everyone remains seated. After the welcome, the following response is

used Blessed are you, God of heaven and earth,

All you have given us a share in the inheritance

of the saints in light.

Your saints proclaim the glory of your kingdom,

All a kingdom of justice, mercy and peace.

Open our eyes now to behold your glory,

All open our lips to sing your praise.

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If congregational singing is permitted, everyone stands to sing

The Processional Hymn 828

Ye that know the Lord is gracious,

ye for whom a cornerstone

stands, of God elect and precious,

laid that ye may build thereon,

see that on that sure foundation

ye a living temple raise,

towers that may tell forth salvation,

walls that may re-echo praise.

Living stones, by God appointed

each to his allotted place,

kings and priests, by God anointed,

shall ye not declare his grace?

Ye, a royal generation,

tell the tidings of your birth,

tidings of a new creation

to an old and weary earth.

Tell the praise of him who called you

out of darkness into light,

broke the fetters that enthralled you,

gave you freedom, peace and sight:

tell the tale of sins forgiven,

strength renewed and hope restored,

till the earth, in tune with heaven,

praise and magnify the Lord.

Words: Cyril Alington, 1872-1955

Music: Hyfrydol, melody by Richard Huw Pritchard, 1811-87

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The Greeting All remain standing while the Dean says

We meet in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All Amen.

With Saint James and all the saints, let us worship God All let us praise his name together.

Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus be with you All and also with you.

Prayers of Penitence

Deacon Saint James and all the saints dwell in the heavenly kingdom for ever. As we celebrate their lives, and the witness of the church in this county, we bring before God our sins and all that separates us from him and each other. All kneel and silence is kept. Deacon Surrounded by the love of the saints, we ask God’s love,

healing and mercy on us and on his world, as we pray All Holy God, we have sinned against you; we are not worthy to be numbered amongst your saints. We turn to you again. Have mercy on us, bring us back to yourself, and restore us to the joy of your salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Dean May the God of love and power

forgive you and free you from your sins, heal and strengthen you by his Spirit, and raise you to new life

in Christ our Lord. All Amen.

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All stand as the choir sings

Gloria in Excelsis

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Glory be to God on high, Et in terra pax hominibus and in earth, peace, bonæ voluntatis. goodwill towards men.

Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. We praise thee, we bless thee, Adoramus te. Glorificamus te. we worship thee, we glorify thee, Gratias agimus tibi we give thanks to thee propter magnam gloriam tuam. for thy great glory, Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, O Lord God, heavenly King, Deus Pater omnipotens. God the Father Almighty. Domine Fili unigenite, O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesu Christe, Domine Deus, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Qui tollis peccata mundi, thou that takest away the sins miserere nobis. of the world, have mercy upon us Qui tollis peccata mundi, thou that takest away the sins Suscipe deprecationem nostram. of the world receive our prayer. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, Thou that sittest at the right hand miserere nobis. of the Father, have mercy on us.

Quoniam tu solus sanctus, For thou only art holy; tu solus Dominus, thou only art the Lord, tu solus altissimus Jesu Christe. Thou only art the most high Cum Sancto Spiritu Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. In the glory of God the Father. Amen. All remain standing as the Dean prays

The Collect Merciful God, whose holy apostle Saint James, leaving his father and all that he had, was obedient to the calling of your Son Jesus Christ and followed him even to death: help us, forsaking the false attractions of the world, to be ready at all times to answer your call without delay; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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¶ The Liturgy of the Word

All sit as Paul Elkin reads

The Old Testament Reading

The word that the prophet Jeremiah spoke to Baruch son of Neriah,

when he wrote these words in a scroll at the dictation of Jeremiah, in the

fourth year of King Jehoiakim son of Josiah of Judah: Thus says the Lord,

the God of Israel, to you, O Baruch: You said, ‘Woe is me! The Lord has

added sorrow to my pain; I am weary with my groaning, and I find no

rest.’ Thus you shall say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord : I am going to break

down what I have built, and pluck up what I have planted - that is, the

whole land. And you, do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek

them; for I am going to bring disaster upon all flesh, says the Lord; but I

will give you your life as a prize of war in every place to which you may

go.’ Jeremiah 45.1–5, NRSV

For the word of the Lord

All Thanks be to God.

All remain seated as Gray Elkin reads

The New Testament Reading

Friends, we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. But just as we have the same spirit of faith that is in accordance with scripture - ‘I believed, and so I spoke’ - we also believe, and so we speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will bring us with you into his presence. Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 4.7–15, NRSV

For the word of the Lord

All Thanks be to God.

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If congregational singing is permitted, everyone stands to sing the Gradual

Hymn. If it is not, the hymn will be omitted at this point.

The Gradual Hymn 386i

Praise we now the word of grace;

may our hearts its truth embrace:

from its pages may we hear

Christ our teacher, speaking clear.

May the gospel of the Lord

everywhere be spread abroad,

that the world around may own

Christ as King, and Christ alone.

Words: Sidney Newman Sedgwick, 1872-1941 Music: Savannah, from Herrnhut collection, c.1740 in John Wesley’s A Collection of Tunes,

Set to Music, As they are commonly sung

at the Foundery, 1742

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Gospel Reading The gospel book is carried in procession to the centre of the Nave and everyone turns to face it. Choir Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. All Cantor I do not call you servants but friends,

because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father

All Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Deacon Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew All Glory to you, O Lord. The mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons, and kneeling before him, she asked a favour of him. And he said to her, ‘What do you want?’ She said to him, ‘Declare that these two sons of mine will sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.’ But Jesus answered, ‘You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?’ They said to him, ‘We are able.’ He said to them, ‘You will indeed drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left, this is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.’ When the ten heard it, they were angry with the two brothers. But Jesus called them to him and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.’

Matthew 20.20–28, NRSV This is the Gospel of the Lord. All Praise to you, O Christ. All

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The procession returns and all sit for the

Sermon

The Right Reverend Tim Stevens

Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese

Music for Reflection The sermon is followed by a time for reflection during which Elli-Mae McGlone will play:

Siciliano from Sonata in E flat, BWV 1031

J.S. Bach, 1685-1750 After a short time for reflection, all stand for the

Affirmation of Faith

The Dean Do you believe and trust in God the Father? All I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

The Dean Do you believe and trust in his Son Jesus Christ? All I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

The Dean Do you believe and trust in the Holy Spirit? All I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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Everyone kneels as Anita Rooney, Cathedral Ordinand, leads the

Prayers of Intercession

Loving God, strengthen us and all Christian people by your

Holy Spirit, that with Saint James, we may be transformed

into the likeness of Christ from glory to glory.

Lord, in your mercy,

All hear our prayer.

We thank you that you give gifts to us and all your church, that we may work together in the service of your Son. We give thanks for the ministry of your church in this county and cathedral. Bless those in your church today, lay or ordained, that they may be firm in faith, yet humble before you. Bless those through whom you speak today, that they may proclaim your word in power, yet open their ears to your voice.

Lord, in your mercy, All hear our prayer. Give to the world and its peoples the peace that comes from above, that all may find Christ’s way of freedom and life.

Lord, in your mercy, All hear our prayer. Hold in your embrace all who witness to your love in the service of the poor and needy; all who minister to the sick and dying; and all who bring light to those in darkness.

Lord, in your mercy, All hear our prayer.

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Touch and heal all those whose lives

are disfigured by pain or scarred by sin,

that, raised from death to life in Christ,

their sorrow may be turned to eternal joy.

Lord, in your mercy,

All hear our prayer.

We praise you for Saint James and all your saints

who have made known the good news of your Son.

We thank you for those who have enriched our lives

and influenced us for good.

Especially we thank you for those who have built up

and served your church in this cathedral and county.

May we follow in their footsteps

and draw others into the light and love of your Son.

Lord, in your mercy,

All hear our prayer.

A time of silence is kept as everyone brings their own prayers, concerns and thanksgivings to God. Prayers end with:

We give you thanks for the whole company of your saints in

glory; by your grace may we, like them, be made perfect in

your love.

All Blessing and glory and wisdom,

thanksgiving and honour and power,

be to our God for ever and ever.

Amen.

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¶ The Liturgy of the Sacrament

The Peace

Everyone stands. The Dean introduces the Peace saying We are fellow citizens with the saints

and of the household of God,

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who came and preached peace to those who were far off

and those who were near.

The peace of the Lord be always with you

All and also with you.

Deacon Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

Everyone exchanges a sign of peace.

If you have other members of your household with you, you may wish to share the peace with them now. If are alone, know Christ’s Peace to be with you now.

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If congregational singing is permitted, everyone stands to sing

The Offertory Hymn 562

During the hymn the altar is prepared and bread and wine are placed upon it.

Inspired by love and anger,

disturbed by need and pain,

informed of God’s own bias,

we ponder once again:

‘How long must some folk suffer?

How long can few folk mind?

How long dare vain self-interest

turn prayer and pity blind?’

From those forever victims of heartless human greed, their cruel plight composes a litany of need: ‘Where are the fruits of justice? Where are the signs of peace? When is the day when prisoners and dreams find their release?’ To God, who through the prophets proclaimed a different age, we offer earth’s indifference, its agony and rage: ‘When will the wrongs be righted? When will the kingdom come? When will the world be generous to all instead of some?’ Amused in someone’s kitchen, asleep in someone’s boat, attuned to what the ancients exposed, proclaimed and wrote, a saviour without safety, a tradesman without tools has come to tip the balance with fishermen and fools.

Words: John Bell, b.1949 and Graham Maule, b.1958 Music: Salley Gardens, Irish folk melody

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All remain standing as the Dean prays the

Prayer at the Preparation of the Table

Be present, be present,

Lord Jesus Christ,

our high priest and King for ever;

make yourself known in the breaking of the bread.

All Amen.

The Eucharistic Prayer The Dean and people sing the Sursum Corda. (If congregational singing is not permitted, the choir will sing this alone).

The Dean It is indeed right and good that we should give you thanks, praise and glory, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. For after his resurrection he sent out his apostles and evangelists to preach the gospel to all nations and lead us in the way of truth.

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Himself the chief cornerstone,

he founded his Church upon the apostles

firmly to stand for ever

as a sign of your holiness upon earth

and a living witness to all

of the way that leads to heaven.

And so with angels and archangels

and with all the company of heaven

we lift our voices

and join in their unending hymn of praise:

Choir Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus, Holy, holy, holy Lord Dominus Deus sabaoth. God of hosts, Pleni sunt coeli et terra heaven and earth are full gloria tua. of thy glory: Hosanna in excelsis. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high.

The Dean Accept our praises, heavenly Father,

through your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ,

and as we follow his example and obey his command,

grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit

these gifts of bread and wine

may be to us his body and his blood;

who, in the same night that he was betrayed,

took bread and gave you thanks;

he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying:

Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;

do this in remembrance of me.

In the same way, after supper

he took the cup and gave you thanks;

he gave it to them, saying:

Drink this, all of you;

this is my blood of the new covenant,

which is shed for you and for many

for the forgiveness of sins.

Do this, as often as you drink it,

in remembrance of me.

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Deacon Christ is the bread of life:

All When we eat this bread and drink this cup,

we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,

until you come in glory.

The Dean Accept through him, our great high priest,

this our sacrifice of thanks and praise,

and as we eat and drink these holy gifts

in the presence of your divine majesty,

renew us by your Spirit,

inspire us with your love

and unite us in the body of your Son,

Jesus Christ our Lord.

Through him, and with him, and in him,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

with all who stand before you in earth and heaven,

we worship you, Father almighty,

in songs of everlasting praise:

All kneel as the consecrated bread and wine are raised in the sight of the people and the Sanctus bell is rung.

All

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The Lord’s Prayer After a period of stillness, the Dean introduces the Lord’s Prayer, saying The Dean With saints and martyrs through the ages,

let us pray as our Saviour has taught us, saying

All Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done;

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation;

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

the power and the glory,

for ever and ever.

Amen.

Breaking of the Bread

The Dean We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.

All Though we are many, we are one body,

because we all share in one bread.

Invitation to Communion

The Dean Jesus is the Lamb of God

who takes away the sin of the world.

Blessed are those who are called to his supper.

All Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,

but only say the word, and I shall be healed.

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All remain kneeling as the choir sings

Agnus Dei

Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace.

Spiritual Communion ‘Spiritual Communion’ is a historic practice in the church for anyone who cannot receive the bread and wine physically. It is possible because Communion is always a spiritual practice and not simply physical. Through God’s grace, whilst we cannot receive the bread and wine, we can still receive the sacrament in our hearts, and share in communion with Jesus. In making our communion spiritually, we are joining with Christians everywhere who cannot receive the bread and wine at this time. The following prayer is one form of words to use for Spiritual Communion.

Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits you have given me, for all the pains and insults you have borne for me. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I ask you to come spiritually into my heart. O most merciful redeemer, friend and brother, may I know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen.

after the Prayer of St Richard of Chichester

Giving of Communion Please follow the directions of the cathedral wardens to receive communion. If you are used to receiving Communion in your own church, you are warmly welcome to do so here. Communion is in one kind only. If this is not your practice, please come forward with everyone else to receive a blessing, bringing this service order with you. During the distribution of Communion, the choir sings the

Communion Motet Tantum ergo sacramentum Therefore, the great Sacrament veneremur cernui, let us reverence, prostrate: et antiquum documentum and let the old Covenant novo cedat ritui; give way to a new rite. praestet fides supplementum Let faith stand forth as substitute sensuum defectui. for defect of the senses. Genitori Genitoque To the Begetter and the Begotten laus et iubilatio, be praise and jubilation, salus, honor, virtus quoque greeting, honour, strength also sit et benedictio; and blessing. procedenti ab utroque To the one who proceeds from compar sit laudatio. both be equal praise. Amen. Amen.

Music: Louis Vierne, 1870-1937

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Prayer after Communion All kneel as silence is kept Lord of heaven,

in this Eucharist you have brought us near

to an innumerable company of angels

and to the spirits of the saints made perfect.

As in this food of earthly pilgrimage

we have shared their fellowship,

so may we come to share their joy in heaven;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All Father of all,

we give you thanks and praise,

that when we were still far off

you met us in your Son

and brought us home.

Dying and living, he declared your love,

gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory.

May we who share Christ’s body

live his risen life;

we who drink his cup bring life to others;

we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world.

Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us,

so that we and all your children shall be free,

and the whole earth live to praise your name;

through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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¶ The Dismissal Everyone stands. The Dean prays

The Sending Out and Blessing

The Dean The Father, whose glory fills the heavens,

strengthen you to follow his saints in holiness

and send you to proclaim his word.

All Amen.

The Dean The Son, who has ascended to the heights,

pour upon you the riches of his grace.

All Amen.

The Dean The Holy Spirit, the Comforter,

equip you and strengthen you in service and love.

All Amen.

The Dean And the blessing of God almighty,

the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

be among you and remain with you always

All Amen.

If congregational singing is permitted, everyone stands to sing the Final Hymn. If it is not, the hymn will be omitted at this point.

The Final Hymn 310

Thanks be to God for his saints of each past generation,

one with us still in one body, one great congregation; with them proclaim

Jesus for ever the same, Author of life and salvation.

Thanks be to God for his blessings which daily surround us; glory to Christ, the Redeemer who sought us and found us,

who from the grave rose, the almighty to save,

breaking the fetters that bound us.

Thanks be to God for the years that are yet in his keeping,

trusting each day to the care of the Father unsleeping, on to the end,

Christ our companion and friend, joy at the last for our weeping.

Thanks be to God who has called us and daily defends us,

who with the Son and the Spirit unchanging befriends us; now in that name,

Jesus for ever the same, forth to his service he sends us.

Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b.1926 Music: Lobe Den Herren, German 17th century

The Dismissal

Deacon Following God’s saints in the ways of holiness and truth,

let us go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

All In the name of Christ. Amen.

All remain standing as the choir and ministers depart and Elli-Mae McGlone plays

The Voluntary

Fugue sur le theme du Carillon des Heures

de la Cathédrale de Soissons, Op. 12

Maurice Duruflé, 1902-1986

It is a great help to the Cathedral wardens if you can replace your kneeler on the pew after the service. Thank you.