Canticles

Appendix

Canticles

SONG OF ZECHARIAH

ELLC I

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,

who has come to his people and set them free.

The Lord has raised up for us a mighty Saviour,

born of the house of his servant David.

Through the holy prophets, God promised of old

to save us from our enemies,

from the hands of all who hate us,

to show mercy to our forebears,

and to remember his holy covenant.

This was the oath God swore to our father Abraham:

to set us free from the hands of our enemies,

free to worship him without fear,

holy and righteous before him,

all the days of our life.

And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,

for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,

to give his people knowledge of salvation

by the forgiveness of their sins.

In the tender compassion of our God

the dawn from on high shall break upon us,

to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,

and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

SONG OF ZECHARIAH

LCA Matins

Let us praise the Lord, the God of Israel,

for he has come and redeemed his people.

He has raised up a mighty Saviour for us

from the house of his servant David,

as he promised long ago

through his holy prophets,

that he would save us from our enemies,

from the power of all who hate us.

He promised to show mercy to our ancestors,

and to remember his holy covenant,

the oath which he swore

to our father Abraham,

to rescue us from the power of our enemies,

so that we might worship the Lord without fear,

holy and righteous in his sight,

all the days of our life.

And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High,

for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,

to give the knowledge of salvation to his people

by the forgiveness of their sins.

Through the tender mercy of our God,

the day of salvation will dawn on us from heaven,

to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death,

to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forevermore. Amen.

SONG OF ZECHARIAH

Sung form from Morning Praise

1	Praise the Lord, the God of old. He has come to set us free. He has raised a king to save us, from his servant David's house.

2	Long ago he said through prophets he would save us from our foes, show his love, as he had promised, call to mind his holy vow.

3	He had promised Abraham rescue from our enemies, so that we might freely serve him, all our days in holiness.

4	You, O child, are God's own prophet; you will go before the Lord, telling people how God saves, by forgiving them their sins.

5	Through his pity day will dawn; he will shine on those in night, guiding in the way of peace those beneath the cloud of death.

6	Praise to God the Father now, praise to Jesus Christ the Son, to the Holy Spirit praise, now and evermore. Amen.

SONG OF SIMEON

ELLC I (in Service — Alternative Form)

Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace:

your word has been fulfilled.

My own eyes have seen the salvation

which you have prepared in the sight of every people:

a light to reveal you to the nations

and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

SONG OF SIMEON

LCA Service with Communion (may also be used in Vespers)

LORD, NOW let your servant depart in peace,

according to your word,

for my eyes have seen your salvation,

which yóu have prepared in the presence of äll people;

a light to reveal you to the nations,

and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father and the Son

and the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning, is now,

and wíll be forevermore. Amen.

SONG OF SIMEON

LCA — continuous prose

Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all people; a light to reveal you to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forevermore. Amen.

SONG OF SIMEON

Sung form from Modern Liturgy

Now, Lord, you let your servant go

in peace, according to your word;

for I have seen your saving love,

which you have shown to all of us.

For your salvation now is seen

by all the nations of the earth:

a light to show your way to all,

for glory to your chosen race.

All praise to God the Father now,

all praise to Jesus Christ the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit praise,

both now and evermore. Amen.

SONG OF MARY

ELLC I

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,

who has looked with favour on his lowly servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed:

the Almighty has done great things for me

and holy is his name.

God has mercy on those who fear him,

from generation to generation.

The Lord has shown strength with his arm

and scattered the proud in their conceit,

casting down the mighty from their thrones

and lifting up the lowly.

God has filled the hungry with good things

and sent the rich away empty.

He has come to the aid of his servant Israel,

to remember the promise of mercy,

the promise made to our forebears,

to Abraham and his children forever.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

SONG OF MARY

LCA Vespers

1 My söul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

my spirit rejoices in God my Säviour,

2 for hé has looked with favour on his lowly servant.

From thís day áll generations will call me blëssed.

3 The Almighty has done great things for me,

and holy ïs his name.

4 He has mercy on those who fear him

in every generätion.

5 He has shown the strength of his arm,

he has scattered the proud in thëir conceit,

6 he has cast down the mighty from their thrones,

and has lifted up the löwly.

7 He has filled the hungry with good things,

and the rich he has sent away ëmpty.

8 He has come to the help of his servant Israel,

for hé has remembered his prómise of mërcy,

9 the promise he made to our ancestors,

to Abraham and to his children for ëver.

Glory to the Father and the Son

and the Holy Spïrit,

as it was in the beginning, is now,

and wíll be forevermöre. Amen.

SONG OF MARY

Musical setting © Sue Collyer 1996 (wording based on ELLC1)

My soul is praising the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.

He has looked with favour on his lowly servant;

from this day all generations will call me blest.

The Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his name.

God has mercy on those who fear him, from generation to generation.

My soul is praising the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.

The Lord has shown strength with his arm

and scattered the proud in their conceit,

casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly.

My soul is praising the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.

God has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty.

He has come to the aid of his servant Israel,

to remember his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our forebears,

to Abraham and his children forever.

My soul is praising the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.

Glory to the Father and the Son

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning, is now,

and will be forevermore. Amen.

My soul is praising the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.

THE BEATITUDES

From Service of the Word (NRSV), alternative canticle

Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,

for they will receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

THE BEATITUDES

Paraphrase David Schubert, musical setting © Alan Collyer

1	Blest are all the poor in spirit, the kingdom of the Lord is theirs; those weighed down with grief and mourning, for God himself will comfort them.

Refrain:

How happy are the poor in spirit:

the kingdom of heav'n belongs to them.

2	Blest are all the meek and lowly, the earth is their inheritance; those who yearn for what is righteous, for God will satisfy their thirst.

3	Blest are those who show forgiveness, for God is merciful to them; those whose hearts are pure and holy, for they will see the Lord himself.

4	Blest are all the peaceful people, who work to bring God's peace on earth: God will call them his own children, the brothers, sisters of his Son.

5	Blest are all the persecuted, because they follow righteousness; God himself is standing by them, the kingdom of the Lord is theirs.

TE DEUM

ELLC

We praise you, O God,

we acclaim you as Lord;

all creation worships you,

the Father everlasting.

To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,

the cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

The glorious company of apostles praise you.

The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.

The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.

Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you:

Father, of majesty unbounded,

your true and only Son, worthy of all praise,

the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.

You, Christ, are the king of glory,

the eternal Son of the Father.

When you took our flesh to set us free

you humbly chose the Virgin's womb.

You overcame the sting of death

and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.

You are seated at God's right hand in glory.

We believe that you will come to be our judge.

Come then, Lord, and help your people,

bought with the price of your own blood,

and bring us with your saints

to glory everlasting.

Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance.

Govern and uphold them now and always.

Day by day we bless you.

We praise your name forever.

Keep us today, Lord, from all sin.

Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.

Lord, show us your love and mercy,

for we have put our trust in you.

In you, Lord, is our hope:

let us never be put to shame.

TE DEUM

LCA Matins

We sing your praise, O God,

All creation worships you,

Angel hosts and powers on high

The cherubim and seraphim

‘Holy is God, our Lord,

we own you as our Lord.

Father, ever wise and true.

raise aloud their joyful cry.

all sing the never-ending hymn.

holy is God, our Lord,

I & II holy is God, our Lord, the Lord of heavênly hosts’.

Through heavên and earth your creatures see

The twelve apostles, whom you called,

the martyrs, ranked together, raise

to you the church gives loud acclaim,

we serve and worship you alone,

your only Son, at your right side,

We own you, Christ, as King alone,

You did not scorn the Virgin’s womb

you overcame the sting of death,

you sit at God’s right hand to share

Your people know that you will come

Your servants seek your help, O Lord;

O let us share with all the blest

Help us, O Lord, from age to age;

As our good shepherd, always lead

We praise you daily, and proclaim

Be gracious to us, Lord, we pray,

O Lord, have mercy on us all,

O let us see your shining face;

We trust in you triumphantly;

the glory of your majesty.

the holy prophets from of old,

their voice to you in songs of praise;

throughout the world it tells your name;

O Father, seated on your throne,

and Spirit, advocate and guide.

the Father’s everlasting Son.

to save the human race from doom;

and opened heavên to all with faith;

the glory of the Father there.

to be the judge of everyone.

you have redeemed us by your blood.

the everlasting, glorious rest.

bless us, your chosen heritage.

and lift us up, in evêry need.

the greatness of your holy name.

and keep us free from sin this day.

have mercy on us when we call.

our only hope is in your grace.

defeated let us never be.

I & II Amen.

TE DEUM

Alternative version, LCA Matins

1	We praise you, O God, we acknowledge you to be the Lord; all creation worships you, the Father everlasting.
2	To you all angels cry aloud, the heavens and all the powers of heavên. The cherubim and seraphim cry out continually to you,
3	‘Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts; heaven and earth are full of the majesty of your glory’.
4	The glorious company of the apostles praise you, the noble fellowship of the prophets praise you, the white-robed army of martyrs praise you.
5	Throughout the world the holy church acknowledges you,
6	the Father of infinite majesty, your adorable, true and only Son, also the Holy Spirit, the Counsellor.
7	You are the King of glory, O Christ; you are the everlasting Son of the Father.
8	When you became man to set us free, you did not spurn the Virgin’s womb.
9	You overcame the sting of death and opened the kingdom of heavên to all believers.
10	You are seated at the right hand of God in the glory of the Father.
11	We believe that you will come to be our judge.
12	We therefore ask you to help us your servants, whom you have redeemed with your precious blood.
13	Let us be numbered with your saints in glory everlasting.
14	O Lord, save your people and bless your heritage; govern and uphold them now and always.
15	Day by day we proclaim your greatness, and we worship your name forever and ever.
16	O Lord, keep us today from all sin. Have mercy on us, Lord; have mercy on us.
17	Lord, show us your mercy, for we put our trust in you.
18	O Lord, in you is our hope; let our hope never be in vain.

TE DEUM

Hymnic version (LHS 904)

1	We give praise to you, our God, acknowledge you to be the Lord; and all creation worships you, the Father, of eternity.

2	All the angels cry aloud, to you the powers of heaven sing; the cherubim and seraphim all sing in endless praise to you:

3	Holy, holy holy, Lord, the God of power and victory. For you fill all of heaven and earth with all the glory of your might.

4	Prophets and apostles praise, the white-robed band of martyrs praise, the holy church in all the world acclaims you Lord, and worships you.

5	God the Father infinite, true and only Son, our Lord, the Holy Spirit, Comforter, to you be praise for evermore.

6	You are King of glory, Christ, you are theˆeternal Son of God; you came as man to set us free, born humbly of a Virgin's womb.

7	You have drawn the sting of death, to all believers opened heaven. And now you sit at God's right hand, in power and glory evermore.

8	We know you will come to judge; so help your people, Lord, we pray, those you have bought with your own blood; to glory bring us with your saints.

Paraphrase David Schubert (1974)

CANTICLE FROM THE EASTER VIGIL SERVICE

Praise the Lord, all creation;