Evensong ~ January 1, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Presentation Window
 Trinity Episcopal Church
      Galveston, Texas

The Holy Name of Jesus

Prayers are from the Book of Common Prayer 1979 and are provided here to complement, not replace, the Daily Office.

• Opening Sentence

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. John 1:14

• Collect of the Day ~ The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

• A Collect for Saturdays

O God, the source of eternal light: Shed forth your unending day upon us who watch for you, that our lips may praise you, our lives may bless you, and our worship on the morrow give you glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

• Suffrages

That this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful,
  We entreat you, O Lord.
That your holy angels may lead us in paths of peace and goodwill,
  We entreat you, O Lord.
That we may be pardoned and forgiven for our sins and offenses,
  We entreat you, O Lord.
That there may be peace to your Church and to the whole world,
  We entreat you, O Lord.
That we may depart this life in your faith and fear,
and not be condemned before the great judgment seat of Christ,
  We entreat you, O Lord.
That we may be bound together by your Holy Spirit
in the communion of all your saints,
entrusting one another and all our life to Christ,
  We entreat you, O Lord.

• For Mission

O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

• Hymn

Choir of the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church singing At the Name of Jesus.

(Let us know if you find an Episcopal Choir recording of this great hymn!)

At the Name of Jesus
every knee shall bow,
every tongue confess him
King of glory now;
'tis the Father's pleasure
we should call him Lord,
who from the beginning
was the mighty Word.

At his voice creation
sprang at once to sight,
all the angel faces,
all the hosts of light,
Thrones and Dominations,
stars upon their way,
all the heavenly orders,
in their great array.

Humbled for a season,
to receive a Name
from the lips of sinners,
unto whom he came,
faithfully he bore it
spotless to the last,
brought it back victorious,
when from death he passed;

Bore it up triumphant,
with its human light,
through all ranks of creatures,
to the central height,
to the throne of Godhead,
to the Father's breast;
filled it with the glory
of that perfect rest.

Name him, brothers, name him,
with love as strong as death,
but with awe and wonder
and with bated breath;
he is God the Savior,
he is Christ the Lord,
ever to be worshiped,
trusted, and adored.

In your hearts enthrone him;
there let him subdue
all that is not holy,
all that is not true;
crown him as your Captain
in temptation's hour;
let his will enfold you
in its light and power.

Brothers, this Lord Jesus
shall return again,
with his Father's glory
with his angel train;
for all wreaths of empire
meet upon his brow,
and our hearts confess him
King of glory now.

Words: Caroline M. Noel (1817-1877), 1870
Music: Kings Weston, Ralph Vaughan Williams

 

Comments

[Rose Milburn]

Many blessings and my personal thanksgivings for this posting. Have spent 7 hours in the Emergency Room with a sick relative today. Love to hear the Holy Word and Blessed Name Day liturgy. Thanks!