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CHRISTMAS MUSIC AND READINGS FOR THE IMPERIAL SOCIETY OF KNIGHTS BACHELOR
Once in royal David’s city
(Solo first verse sung by Darragh Keane a chorister of The Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy)
Words: Mrs C. F. Alexander (1818-1895)
Tune: ‘Irby’, H. J Gauntlett (1808-1876), rev. A. H. Mann (1850-1929)
Descant: Philip Berg (b. 1959)
WELCOME
The Chaplain
BIDDING PRAYER
ANTHEM
Zion hört die Wächter singen
Words: P. Nicolai (1556 – 1608)
Music: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
First Lesson Isaiah 9: 2, 6 & 7 (The Prophecy of the Messiah's Birth);
Read by Sir Michael Hirst
CAROL
It came upon the midnight clear,
Words: Edmund Sears (1810 – 76)
Music: Traditional English, adapted by Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842 –1900)
Second Lesson Matthew 1:18-23 (The Birth of Emmanuel)
Read by The Rt Hon Sir Gary Hickinbottom
CAROL
When Christ was born of Mary free
Words: 15th century
Music: Timothy Hamilton (b. 1973)
Third Lesson John 1; 1-14 (The Incarnation of the Word of God)
Read by Professor Sir Colin Berry
God rest you merry, gentlemen,
Words: English traditional
Music: Traditional, arr. Philip Berg (b. 1959)
The Chaplain
THE COLLECT FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
THE SOCIETY’S COLLECT
Almighty and eternal God, we thank thee on this day for our forebears who by their vision
gathered in the spirit of faith and service to form the unity of the Imperial Society of Knights Bachelor. Grant to us the same vision and the strength of heart and mind to uphold their purpose, united in fellowship to honour and serve our Sovereign Lady The Queen, her Crown and her dignity; this we pray in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
THE BLESSING
CAROL
Hark! the herald-angels sing
Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) and others
Music : Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)
CLOSING VOLUNTARY
I Saw Three Ships
English Traditional Carol, arr. for voices and organ by
Philip Berg MVO (b. 1959).
Transcribed for saxophone ensemble, and played, by
Alfie Beston (current chorister).
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By Thomas LeylandOnce in royal David’s city
(Solo first verse sung by Darragh Keane a chorister of The Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy)
Words: Mrs C. F. Alexander (1818-1895)
Tune: ‘Irby’, H. J Gauntlett (1808-1876), rev. A. H. Mann (1850-1929)
Descant: Philip Berg (b. 1959)
WELCOME
The Chaplain
BIDDING PRAYER
ANTHEM
Zion hört die Wächter singen
Words: P. Nicolai (1556 – 1608)
Music: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
First Lesson Isaiah 9: 2, 6 & 7 (The Prophecy of the Messiah's Birth);
Read by Sir Michael Hirst
CAROL
It came upon the midnight clear,
Words: Edmund Sears (1810 – 76)
Music: Traditional English, adapted by Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842 –1900)
Second Lesson Matthew 1:18-23 (The Birth of Emmanuel)
Read by The Rt Hon Sir Gary Hickinbottom
CAROL
When Christ was born of Mary free
Words: 15th century
Music: Timothy Hamilton (b. 1973)
Third Lesson John 1; 1-14 (The Incarnation of the Word of God)
Read by Professor Sir Colin Berry
God rest you merry, gentlemen,
Words: English traditional
Music: Traditional, arr. Philip Berg (b. 1959)
The Chaplain
THE COLLECT FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
THE SOCIETY’S COLLECT
Almighty and eternal God, we thank thee on this day for our forebears who by their vision
gathered in the spirit of faith and service to form the unity of the Imperial Society of Knights Bachelor. Grant to us the same vision and the strength of heart and mind to uphold their purpose, united in fellowship to honour and serve our Sovereign Lady The Queen, her Crown and her dignity; this we pray in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
THE BLESSING
CAROL
Hark! the herald-angels sing
Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) and others
Music : Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)
CLOSING VOLUNTARY
I Saw Three Ships
English Traditional Carol, arr. for voices and organ by
Philip Berg MVO (b. 1959).
Transcribed for saxophone ensemble, and played, by
Alfie Beston (current chorister).