Evensong

Evensong

This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer and consists of choral music (psalms, canticles, and anthems) from the rich Anglican musical tradition, scripture readings, and prayers.

When

Sung daily, except on Wednesday.

Where

Entry is via the Great West Door or the West Cloister Door.

Evensong times

Previous Week

17th November 2019 - 23rd November 2019

Next Week

Sunday, 17th November 2019
Second Sunday before Advent
3:00pm	Evensong	Quire
		Introit: Harris Holy is the true light Responses: Smith Canticles: Gray in F minor Anthem: Elgar The spirit of the Lord Voluntary: Bowen Fantasia in G minor Op 136 Preacher: The Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence
Monday, 18th November 2019
St Elizabeth of Hungary, philanthropist, 1231
5:00pm	Evensong	Quire
	sung by the Choristers	Introit: plainsong Lucis Creator optime Responses: plainsong Canticles: Martin Westminster Service Anthem: Handel How beautiful are the feet
Tuesday, 19th November 2019
St Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680
5:00pm	Evensong	Quire
		Introit: Batten O praise the Lord Responses: Rose Canticles: Bevan Magnificat octavi toni Tye Nunc dimittis Anthem: Byrd Sing joyfully
Thursday, 21st November 2019
5:00pm	Evensong	Quire
		Introit: Batten O praise the Lord Responses: Rose Canticles: Watson in E Anthem: Howells A Hymn for St Cecilia
Friday, 22nd November 2019
St Cecilia, martyr at Rome, c 230
5:00pm	Evensong	Quire
		Introit: Batten O praise the Lord Responses: Rose Canticles: Pärt Magnificat Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni Anthem: Philips Cantantibus organis
Saturday, 23rd November 2019
St Clement, Bishop of Rome, martyr, c 100
3:00pm	Evensong	Quire
	sung by the Lay Vicars	Introit: Byrd O Rex gloriae Responses: Byrd and Quinney Canticles: Ives Westminster Service Anthem: Wood Great Lord of lords Voluntary: Harwood Allegro appassionato from Sonata I