November 9, 2025

The prelude uses a familiar traditional American melody which has been used as a setting for several hymn texts.  I think you will recognize it even though the tune is not in our hymnal.  The setting is by the American contemporary, Dale Wood.

Our processional hymn is 372, the Hebrew melody that we use often, "Praise to the living God".  Complimenting the Gospel reading, we will sing the first two verses of the 19th century hymn, "And now, O Father, mindful of the love that bought us, once for all, on Calvary's tree" (337).

For the anthem, the choir will sing a setting of the Easter hymn, "Now the green blade riseth"; it is a French folk tune that you will recognize, the hymn being 204 in our hymnal. The setting is by John Erickson, American, now retired in Texas and a great lover of Anglican choral music.

Our communion hymns are 711, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God", and 698,"Eternal Spirit of the living Christ, I know not how to ask or what to say"; both are 20th century American hymns and very familiar.

Back to the 19th century for the closing hymn, but one that has remained a staple all these years, "Come thou fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing Thy grace", 686.

The postlude is a "Fanfare" and "Trumpet Tune" using the hymn "Christ is made the sure foundation" (tune name,, "Westminster Abbey"), by the contemporary American, David Lasky.