Service of Lessons and Carols followed by BCP HC
(note earlier time)
(note earlier time)
Sung by the Abbey Choir Introit The holly and the ivy Matthew Owens Responses Shephard Venite Howes Psalm 98 Stanford Te Deum Stanford in C Jubilate Walton Anthem Hodie Christus natus est Poulenc Hymns 30 (omit vv 4,5) 32 (omit*), 26 Organ Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 605 J S Bach Flourish...
Sung by the Abbey Choir Setting Missa Brevis Berkeley Anthems Love of love James Henderson The Lamb Tavener O for a closer walk with God Stanford Hymns 232, 51, 53 (512), 271 Organ Epiphanie Litaize
Sung by the Abbey Choir Introit O Lord give thy holy spirit Tallis Responses Tomkins Psalm 94 vv 1–13 Garrett Canticles Wood in F Anthem The Lamb Tavener Hymns 341, 332 Organ Les Mages Messiaen
Sung by the Abbey Choir Introit The Father’s Love Simon Lole Responses Reading Psalm 108 Ousely Canticles Watson in E Anthem Give us the wings of faith Bullock Hymns 377, 414 Organ Prélude Nadia Boulanger