Choral Eucharist

Sunday 12 September 2021 1000

THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

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AWAY WITH YOU

Welcome to the Cathedral The Cathedral Church of St. Peter in Exeter, founded in 1050, has been the seat (cathedra) of the bishop of Exeter, the symbol of his spiritual and teaching authority, for nearly 1000 years. As such the Cathedral is a centre of worship and mission for the whole of Devon. A centuries-old pattern of daily worship continues, sustained by the best of the Anglican choral tradition. The cathedral is a place of outreach, learning, and spirituality, inviting people into a richer and more engaged discipleship. The Cathedral is a destination for many pilgrims and visitors who come from near and far, drawn by the physical and spiritual heritage of this place. Exeter Cathedral belongs to all the people of Devon, and we warmly welcome you here.

Ministers President: The Revd Canon Chris Palmer - Canon Chancellor

Deacon: The Revd Phil Wales - Assistant Curate Subdeacon: The Revd Preb Julian Ould - Priest Vicar

Preacher: The Revd Canon James Mustard - Canon Precentor

COVID-19: Infection Control

Face Coverings in the cathedral As of 19 July 2021 face coverings in places of worship are no longer mandatory, though a recommendation that people wear face coverings in crowded and enclosed settings remains. The Dean and Chapter leave the decision on whether to wear a face covering up to individuals. During the distribution of communion the distributing clergy will wear a face covering.

Holy Communion Communion will be offered in one kind only (consecrated bread). If you wish to receive communion please follow the directions of the sidesmen, joining the appropriate cue and returning to your seats via the side aisles. Gluten free wafers will be available at all communion stations, if you require a gluten free wafer please indicate this to the clergy, either by saying ‘gluten free’ or by holding up a small piece of paper with ‘gluten free’ written on it. If you wish to receive a blessing only please carry this order of service with you.

Social distancing In line with the relaxation of government restrictions the Cathedral has reduced the gap between seats to 1m+. Please be mindful and respectful with one another, keeping in mind that some people still wish to remain distanced from one another or may be anxious about coming into close proximity with other people or people not wearing face coverings.

Offertory A collection will be taken during this service. Please remember to use a Gift Aid envelope if you are a UK taxpayer.

Speech and Singing Singing is now permitted and congregational hymns are included in this service. Where possible and in line with the Church of England guidance and best practice we will be opening doors around the Cathedral to aid ventilation.

Music Director of Music: Timothy Noon Organist: James Anderson-Besant Mass Setting: Spatzenmesse Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Safeguarding The Chapter takes the responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults seriously in their commitment to make Exeter Cathedral a safe and welcoming place. If you have any concerns please discuss them with a member of the Cathedral Chapter or contact the Cathedral Safeguarding Advisor, Charlie Pitman, Tel. 01392 345909 Please note that photography and recordings are not permitted during services. The service will be livestreamed on the Cathedral Facebook page.

The Gathering Introit

The congregation remains seated. The choir sings Lord, for thy tender mercy's sake, lay not our sins to our charge, but forgive that is past, and give us grace to amend our sinful lives. To decline from sin and incline to virtue, that we may walk in a perfect heart before thee, now and evermore. Amen.

Text: Lidley’s Prayers, 1566 Music: Richard Farrant (1525-1580)

Hymn The congregation stands and sings

O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou for ever near me, my Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide. O let me hear thee speaking in accents clear and still above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will; O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of my soul. O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee, that where thou art in glory there shall thy servant be; and, Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end: O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend.

O let me see thy foot-marks, and in them plant mine own; my hope to follow duly is in thy strength alone: O guide me, call me, draw me, uphold me to the end; and then in heaven receive me, my Saviour and my Friend.

Words: J.E. Bode (1816-1874) Tune: Wolvercote (W.H. Ferguson 1874-1950)

The Greeting The president says In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. The president greets the congregation and especially welcomes any visitors.

Prayer of Penitence The deacon says My brothers and sisters, as we celebrate the presence of Christ in word and sacrament, let us call to mind and confess our sins. The congregation sits. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and against our neighbour in thought and word and deed, through negligence, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us all that is past and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.

Absolution Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Gloria in Excelsis

The congregation stands. The choir sings

Glory be to God on high, and in earth peace, goodwill towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesu Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam, Domine Deus, Rex coelestis Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, filius Patris, Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus sanctus. Tu solus Dominus. Tu solus altissimus, Jesu Christe. Cum sancto Spiritu, in gloria Dei Patris. Amen.

The Collect The president says Let us pray. God, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit upon your Church in the burning fire of your love: grant that your people may be fervent in the fellowship of the gospel that, always abiding in you, they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service; 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. The congregation sits.

The Liturgy of the Word

The First Reading James 3:1-12

A reading from the letter of James. Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle. If we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole bodies. Or look at ships: though they are so large that it takes strong winds to drive them, yet they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits. How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole body, sets on fire the cycle of nature, and is itself set on fire by hell. For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but no one can tame the tongue—a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to

be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and brackish water? Can a fig tree, my brothers and sisters, yield olives, or a grapevine figs? No more can salt water yield fresh. This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God.

Hymn The congregation stands and sings

Thou art the Christ, O Lord, The Son of God most high: For ever be adored That name in earth and sky, In which, though mortal strength may fail, The saints of God at last prevail. O surely he was blest with blessedness unpriced, who, taught of God, confessed the Godhead in the Christ; for of thy church, Lord, thou didst own thy saint a true foundation-stone. Thrice fallen, thrice restored, the bitter lesson learnt, that heart for thee, O Lord, with triple ardour burnt. The cross he took he laid not down, until he grasped the martyr’s crown. O bright triumphant faith, O courage void of fears, O love most strong in death, O penitential tears! By these, Lord, keep us lest we fall, and make us go where thou shalt call.

Words: W. Walsham How (1823-1897) Tune: Love unknown, John Ireland (1879-1962)

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia. We do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Alleluia.

cf Matthew 4:4

Gospel Reading Mark 8:27-end

The deacon says The Lord be with you. And also with you. Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that I am?’ And they answered him, ‘John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.’ He asked them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter answered him, ‘You are the Messiah.’ And he sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him. Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, ‘Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.’ He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.’

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you O Christ. The congregation sits.

Sermon The Revd Canon James Mustard - Canon Precentor

The Nicene Creed The congregation stands and says We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Intercessions

The congregation sits The president introduces the intercessions. Each petition ends Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

At the end Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Sacrament

The Peace The congregation stands. The president says Christ is our peace. He has reconciled us to God in one body by the cross. We meet in his name and share his peace. The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you.

Preparation of the Table

Hymn A collection is taken. The altar is prepared and the congregation sings

Praise to the Holiest in the height, And in the depth be praise: in all his words most wonderful, most sure in all his ways. O loving wisdom of our God! When all was sin and shame, a second Adam to the fight and to the rescue came. O wisest love! That flesh and blood, which did in Adam fail, should strive afresh against the foe, should strive and should prevail; And that a higher gift than grace should flesh and blood refine, God’s presence and his very self, and essence all-divine.

O generous love! That he, who smote in Man for man the foe, the double agony in Man for man should undergo; And in the garden secretly, and on the cross on high, should teach his brethren, and inspire to suffer and to die. Praise to the Holiest in the height, and in the depth be praise: in all his words most wonderful, most sure in all his ways.

Words: John Henry Newman (1801-1890) Tune: Gerontius, J.B. Dykes (1823-1876)

Prayer over the gifts The congregation continues to stand. The president says Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour, and the majesty; for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. All things come from you, and of your own do we give you.

Eucharistic Prayer The Lord be with you and also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise. Father, we give you thanks and praise through your beloved Son Jesus Christ, your living Word, through whom you have created all things; who was sent by you in your great goodness to be our Saviour.

By the power of the Holy Spirit he took flesh; as your Son, born of the blessed Virgin, he lived on earth and went about among us; he opened wide his arms for us on the cross; he put an end to death by dying for us; and revealed the resurrection by rising to new life; so he fulfilled your will and won for you a holy people. Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, for ever praising you and saying: The choir sings: Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus, Holy, holy, holy, Lord, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. God of power and might, Pleni sunt coeli, et terra heaven and earth are full of gloria tua. your glory, Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest. Benedictus qui venit Blessed is he who comes in nomine Domini. in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest. The president continues: Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness; grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit, and according to your holy will, these gifts of bread and wine may be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ; 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. The deacon says Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died: Christ is risen: Christ will come again. And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption. As we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, we bring before you this bread and this cup and we thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. Send the Holy Spirit on your people and gather into one in your kingdom all who share this one bread and one cup, so that we, in the company of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Peter and all the saints, may praise and glorify you for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer Let us pray with confidence in the words our Saviour has taught us. 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 president breaks the consecrated bread We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

Giving of Communion Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his supper. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word, and I shall be healed. If you wish to receive communion please follow the directions of the sidesmen, joining the appropriate cue and returning to your seats via the side aisles. If you wish to receive a blessing please hold up this book to indicate that you wish to receive a blessing. Gluten Free hosts are available—simply say “Gluten Free.”

Agnus Dei During the distribution of Holy Communion, the choir sings Agnus Dei, Lamb of God qui tollis peccata mundi, you take away the sin of the world, miserere nobis. have mercy on us. Agnus Dei, Lamb of God qui tollis peccata mundi, you take away the sin of the world, miserere nobis. have mercy on us. Agnus Dei, Lamb of God qui tollis peccata mundi, you take away the sin of the world, dona nobis pacem. grant us peace.

Communion Anthem Christe, adoramus te, et benedicimus tibi, quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum. Domine, miserere nobis. Christ, we adore you and we bless you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Lord, have mercy on us.

Text: Libro primo de motetti (c.1620) Music: Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)

Prayers after Communion The congregation stands Let us pray. Keep, O Lord, your Church, with your perpetual mercy; and, because without you our human frailty cannot but fall, keep us ever by your help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen. The congregation sits. Notices are given.

Hymn The congregation stands and sings

Christ triumphant, ever reigning, Saviour, Master, King! Lord of heaven, our lives sustaining, Hear us as we sing: Yours the glory and the crown, the high renown, the eternal name! Word incarnate, truth revealing, Son of Man on earth! Power and majesty concealing by your humble birth: Yours the glory… Suffering servant, scorned, ill-treated, victim crucified! Death is through the cross defeated, sinners justified: Yours the glory… Priestly king, enthroned for ever High in heaven above! Sin and death and hell shall never stifle hymns of love: Yours the glory… So, our hearts and voices raising through the ages long, ceaselessly upon you gazing, this shall be our song: Yours the glory...

Words: Michael Saward (1932-2015) Tune: Guiting Power, John Barnard (b1948)

The Dismissal Blessing

The president says God the Father, by whose glory Christ was raised from the dead, strengthen you to walk with him in his risen life; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

Dismissal The deacon says Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.

Organ Voluntary

The choir and ministers depart. The congregation sits and is invited to listen to the organ voluntary. If you need to leave, please leave quietly.

Notices Readings next Sunday (19 September; 1000 Choral Eucharist, The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity) James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37 Preachers next Sunday 19 September: (The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity) 0800: The Revd Canon Chris Palmer - Canon Chancellor 1000: The Very Revd Jonathan Greener (interviewer) - Dean 1800: The Revd Canon James Mustard - Canon Precentor Volunteering Vacancies: We are delighted to be advertising for volunteers. For more information about positions we have available, and how to apply, visit: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/support-us/volunteer-with-us/ Bishop John Coleridge Patteson Anniversary Saturday 18 September, 12 noon We are marking the 150 Anniversary of the death of Bishop Patteson, whose martyrdom is depicted on our pulpit, with a Choral Eucharist. The Bishop of Exeter will preside and the Archbishop of Canterbury will preach. Tickets will are available from the Cathedral website. Prayer Groups. A new term and our prayer groups are changing times and places. We’d love to see you at any or all of these: Prayers for Healing meets each Monday at 1230 in the Gabriel Chapel for 40 minutes to pray for God’s healing for our world, for those who are in need, and for members of the community for whom our prayers are asked. Contemplative Prayer Group meets on the second Monday of each month at 1430 in St John the Baptist Chapel to encounter God through silence and stillness. Lectio Divina Group meets on Zoom each Wednesday evening at 2000 for prayerful reflection on the scriptures. Zoom Meeting ID: 940 4683 2921 Passcode: lectio Living in Love and Faith – the Church of England’s conversation around gender, sexuality, and identity. There are further chances to take part this coming term. Full details in Cathedral News – published today. For more details, contact Canon Chris Palmer chris.palmer@exeter-cathedral.org.uk Pastoral Care. If you would like a conversation whether in joy or sorrow, please contact the Canon Chancellor, Chris Palmer: 07906 249132 or pastoral.care@exeter-cathedral.org.uk Joseph Patkai, our Visitors and Volunteers Coordinator, will be leaving us on 17 September to take up a position Volunteer Manager at Ely Cathedral. We wish him Godspeed and thank him for all he has done for us.

From the Cathedral Shop Exciting things are happening…as the Shop is soon to be relocated we are having a big sale throughout September. Do pop by and have a look, you might just find a bargain! Our dedicated team of Linen Washers perform an essential duty for the Cathedral and we could do with a few extra willing volunteers. For an informal chat about the role in the first instance, please liaise with Ian Morter (Priest Vicar) either via e-mail: ian.morter@exeter-cathedral.org.uk or telephone: 01392 285987. A slow book group, co-led by Clare Bryden and Revd Phil Wales, is being planned for the third Thursdays between October 2021 and March 2022, reading and reflecting on Writing the Icon of the Heart by Maggie Ross. Meetings will take place on Zoom and places are limited. To sign up please email phil.wales@exeter-cathedral.org.uk. There is more information about the book and the meetings in September’s Cathedral News. For your prayers Those who are sick or in need: Jane Jones, Cilla Dainty, Katherine, David Risdon, Nigel, Susanna Metz, Steven, Christopher Newton, Jeremy, Christopher Budd, George Tiedeman, Beryl Buchannan, Tom, Karen, Chris Searle, Kristy, Mark, Libby Robinson, Maura Mulhall. Yve Taylor, Elsie Howell, Anthony, Lilian Lovell, Emily Appleton, Rosemary Joy, Paul Nash, David Moss. Bereaved: Jenny Garrett and family Rest in Peace: Sylvia Pritchard, Graham Garrett, Margaret Cameron, Judy Best. Anniversaries of Death: Joyce Fordham