xo + ASTRA. : 9 a 8 Pars ADVENT CAROL SERVICE St Mary-le-Bow Cheapside, London Wednesday 7 December 2016 6.30pmThe service is conducted by the Revd Richard Lloyd, Old Welleslian (89) The sermon will be given by the Revd Sam Ashton, Old Welleslian (99) Carols will be sung by Wellesley House Choir, directed by Mr Tim Dix ‘The organ is played by Mr James Rogers FRCOORDER OF SERVICE ‘The Revd Richard Lloyd welcomes the congregation ‘The congregation stands Carol: Solo Oncein Royal David’s city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a Mother laid her Baby Ina manger for his bed: Mary was that Mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child Choir He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord ofall, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall. With the poor, and mean and lowly Lived on earth our Saviour holy. All And through all his wondrous childhood He would honour and obey, Love and watch the lowly maiden, In whose gentle arms he lay: Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as he For he is our childhood's pattern, Day by day like ushe grew, He was little, weak and helpless, Tears and smiles like us he knew; And he feeleth for our sadness, And he shareth in our gladness. continued overleafSit Choir: First Lesson: Stand And our eyes at last shall see him, ‘Through his own redeeming love, For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above. And he leads his children on To the place where he is gone Notin that poorlowly stable, With the oxen standing by, ‘We shall see him; but in heaven, Setat God's right hand on high Where like stars his children crown'd Allin white shall wait around BIDDING PRAYER THE LORD'S PRAYER ‘Adam Lay Ybounden Words: anon 1 Sth century. Music: Boris Ord In Dale’ Jubilo Words and music: German léth Century arranged by RL. Pearsall Genesis 3: 8-15. God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent’s head Read by David Aylwin OSPC (53)Carol: Sit ‘O come, O come, Emmanuel! And ransom captive Israel, Who mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God draws near. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel © come, true Branch of Jesse, free Your children from this tyranny; From depths ofhell your people save To rise victorious from the grave: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel Ocome, bright Daybreak, come and cheer Our spirits by your advent here: Dispel the long night's ling’ring gloom, ‘And pierce the shadows ofthe tomb: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel O come, strong Key of David, come ‘And open wide our heavenly home; ‘Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel Ocome, O come, great Lord of might Who longago on Sinai’s height Gave all your tribes the ancient lav, In cloud and majesty and awe Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee O IsraelSecond Lesson: Stand Carol: Sif Isaiah 9: 2-7, Christ's birth and Kingdom are foretold by Isaiah Read by Ed Richards OW (92) Lo! he comes with clouds descending, Once for favoured sinners slain; ‘Thousand thousand saints attending, Swell the triumph of His train: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! God appears on earth to reign. Every eye shall now behold Him Robed in dreadful majesty; Those who set at naught and sold Him, Pierced and nailed Him to the tree, Deeply wailing, deeply wailing, deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. ‘Those dear tokens of His passion Still His dazzling body bears; Cause of endless exultation To His ransomed worshippers; With what rapture, with what rapture, with what rapture Gaze we on those glorious scars! Yea, Amen! let all adore Thee, High on Thine eternal throne; Saviour, take the power and glory, Claim the kingdom for Thine own; O come quickly! O come quickly! © come quickly! Alleluia! Alleluia! Come, Lord, come!‘Third Lesson: Choir: Fourth Lesson: Stand Carol: Matthew 1: 18-25. St Matthew tells of the birth of Jesus Read by Anna Fenwick OW (11) What sweeter music Words: Robert Herrick (1$91-1674). Music: John Rutter Luke 2: 8-20. The shepherds go to the manger Read by Will Carver OW (99) O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep ‘The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth ‘The everlasting Light: ‘The hopes and fears ofall the years Are met in thee tonight. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth. ‘And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth; For Christ is born of Mary; And, gathered, all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep ‘Their watch of wondering love continued overleafSit Fifth Lesson: Choir: Sixth Lesson: Address: Stand How silently, how silently, ‘The wondrous giftis given! So God imparts to human hearts ‘The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming; Butin this world of in, Where meek souls will receive him, still ‘The dear Christ entersin. Oholy child of Bethlehem, Descend to us we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas Angels “The great glad tidings tell: Ocome to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel. Matthew 2: 1-1. ‘The wise men are led by the star to Jesus Read by Christopher de Bellaigue OW (84) O Holy Night Words and Music: Adolphe Adam John 1: 1-18. StJohn unfolds the mystery of the Incarnation Read by Charlotte Beavitt (nee Morrish) OW (99) ‘The Revd Sam Ashton OW (99)Carol: Blessing: Hark! The herald-angels sing Glory to the new-born King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled: Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies, With th’angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Christ, by highest heav'n adored, Christ the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come Offspring ofa virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail th’incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risin with healingin his wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! The Revd Richard Lloyd OW (89) ‘The congregation remains standing during the recession| ‘There will be a retiring collection in aid of two charities: THE RHEMA PARTNERSHIP ‘This charity, established by the Revd Richard Lloyd OW, supports a network of churches in South India that exist to transform lives in the poorest communities “The Rhema Partnership's experience is that the local church is best placed to provide support and opportunities for the poorest communities. Local churches support the children in greatest need through school with sponsorships and after school programmes, providing extra tuition and hot meals five daysa week. They also support disabled children through a dedicated school for those with disabilities and provide medical care through a medical centre and mobile clinic. Your support is hugely valued this Christmas. ‘Thank you www.themapartnership.orguk THE ST MARY-LE-BOW YOUNG HOMELESS PROJECT ‘A small independent charity, supported by the Parochial Church Council and especially the City among others, Itaccommodates up to 10 young people (aged 18 to 24) from London's streets and hostels in safe flats rented cheaply from the Peabody Trust. The Project also works with up to 30 young people, mostly ex-offenders, training them for employment ‘The charity helps them to recover, provides training in life skills and budgeting, educates them for work and prepares them for an independent life in flats of their own Young homeless people have great difficulty in securing employment, offen due toa lack of work experience anda fixed address. For young ex-offenders, it isa criminal record that prevents them from getting a job. St Mary-le-Bow’s Young Homeless Project is working with Pret i Manger to break this unfortunate cycle by offering its young people the opportunity ofa three-month apprenticeship in one of the Pret a Manger outlets. This scheme has been very successful and many full-time positions have been given as a result. wwwstmarylebow.co.uk/homeless-project