October 26, 2008

Luca Signorelli, Moses Saying Farewell (detail), Cappella Sistina, Vatican, 1812-13


He was unequaled for all the signs and wonders that the LORD sent him to perform in the land of Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants and his entire land, and for all the mighty deeds and all the terrifying displays of power that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel (NRSV, Deuteronomy 34:11-12).


The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost [Comments]

10:00 am Choral Eucharist
Men's Voices

Prelude: Plainte (listen) from Suite brève, Jean Langlais (1907-1991) [BNQ]

Introit: Da pacem, Domine (text) (Tone 1)

Mass Setting: Missa "In simplicitate," (listen to Credo), Jean Langlais

Motet: Sanctificavit Moyses (text) (Tone 5)

Postlude: Grands Jeux (listen) from Suite brève, Jean Langlais


4:00 pm Evensong
Men's Voices

Prelude: Thème et variations (listen), Jean Langlais (1907-1991) [BNQ]

Introit: Holy Spirit, ever dwelling (text & listen), Herbert Howells (1892-1983) [BNQ]

Preces and Responses: George Guest (1924-2002)

Canticles: Service in A, Basil Harwood (1859-1949)

Anthem: My eyes for beauty pines (text & listen), Herbert Howells

Postlude: Dialogues sur les mixtures (listen), Jean Langlais