honoring veterans

a national service of thanksgiving

washington national cathedral

Honoring Veterans

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service participants

The Right Reverend James B. Magness Bishop Suffragan for Armed Services and Federal Ministries, The Episcopal Church

The Very Reverend Randolph Marshall Hollerith Dean, Washington National Cathedral

The Reverend Canon Jan Naylor Cope Provost, Washington National Cathedral

The Reverend Canon Kelly Brown Douglas Canon Theologian, Washington National Cathedral

The Reverend Canon Rosemarie Logan Duncan Canon for Worship, Washington National Cathedral

The Honorable Togo D. West, Jr. Former Secretary of the Army and Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Sandra CaraccioloCharles E. Day

Readers

Canon Michael McCarthy Director of Music, Washington National Cathedral

Benjamin Straley Associate Director of Music and Organist, Washington National Cathedral

George Fergus Association of Anglican Musicians Gerre Hancock Fellow in Church Music

The Cathedral Choir

The Cathedral Acolytes

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carillon prelude

Mine eyes have seen the glory Battle Hymn; arr. Leen ’t Hart (1920-1992)My Shepherd will provide my need Resignation; arr. Edward M. Nassor (b.1957)Legend, from Suite for carillon Samuel Barber (1910-1981)A Tribute to Copeland John Courter (1941-2010)O beautiful for spacious skies Materna; arr. Milford Myhre (b.1931)

organ prelude

Prelude and Fugue in E major Vincent Lubeck (1654-1740)Elegy George Thalben-Ball (1896-1987)Rhapsody in C-sharp minor, Op. 17 no. 3 Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

words of welcome

introit

Set me as a seal René Clausen (b. 1953)

Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm, for love is strong as death; Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it. (Song of Solomon 8:6, 7)

The people stand.

A National Service of ThanksgivingHonoring VeteransNovember 13, 2016

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opening hymnHoly God, we praise thy Name Grosser Gott

opening acclamation

officiant Let the peoples praise you, O God;people let all the peoples praise you.

officiant Let the nations be glad and sing for joy;people for you rule the world with justice.

officiant With fairness you rule the peoples,people and guide all the nations upon earth.

officiant Let the people praise you, O God;people let all the peoples praise you.

veterans day proclamationPresident Barack Obama, 2014

Since the birth of our Nation, American patriots have stepped forward to serve our country and defend our way of life. With honor and distinction, generations of servicemen and women have taken up arms to win our independence, preserve our Union, and secure our freedom. From the Minutemen to our Post-9/11 Generation, these heroes have put their lives on the line so that we might live in a world that is safer, freer, and more just, and we owe them a profound debt of gratitude. On Veterans Day, we salute the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who have rendered the highest service any American can offer, and we rededicate ourselves to fulfilling our commitment to all those who serve in our name . . . .

This day, and every day, we pay tribute to America’s sons and daughters who have answered our country’s call. We recognize the sacrifice of those who have been part of the finest fighting force the world has ever known and the loved ones who stand beside them. We will never forget the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice and all those

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who have not yet returned home. As a grateful Nation, let us show our appreciation by honoring all our veterans and working to ensure the promise of America is within the reach of all who have protected it.

the national anthem Sung by all.

O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming,Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;O say does that star-spangled banner yet waveO’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? (Francis Scott Key 1779-1843)

prayer for veterans

The officiant offers the prayer, and the people respond, Amen.

The people are seated.

the first readingDeuteronomy 20:2-4

Before you engage in battle, the priest shall come forward and speak to the troops, and shall say to them: “Hear, O Israel! Today you are drawing near to do battle against your enemies. Do not lose heart, or be afraid, or panic, or be in dread of them; for it is the Lord your God who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to give you victory.”

psalm 98 chant: Douglas Major (b. 1953)

The choir introduces the antiphon and all repeat.

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.With his right hand and his holy arm has he won for himself the victory.The Lord has made known his victory; his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the voice of song.

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With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout with joy before the King, the Lord.Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, the lands and those who dwell therein.Let the rivers clap their hands, and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord, when he comes to judge the earth.In righteousness shall he judge the world

and the peoples with equity.

All repeat the antiphon.

the second readingLuke 21:5-19

When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?” And he said, “Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after them. When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls.”

The people stand.

hymnIf thou but trust in God to guide thee Wer nur den lieben Gott

The people are seated at the invitation of the homilist.

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homily The Honorable Togo D. West, Jr.

anthem

There is a Balm in Gilead William Dawson (1899-1990)

There is a Balm in Gilead, to make the wounded whole, there is a Balm in Gilead, to heal the sinsick soul. Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. If you cannot sing like angels, if you cannot preach like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus, and say, “He died for all.” (Traditional Spiritual)

The people stand.

prayers for the nation

leader Almighty God, giver of all good things: we thank you for the natural majesty and beauty of this land. They restore us, though we often destroy them.people Heal us.

leader We thank you for the great resources of this nation. They make us rich, though we often exploit them.people Forgive us.

leader We thank you for the men and women who have made this country strong. They are models for us, though we often fall short of them.people Inspire us.

leader We thank you for the torch of liberty which has been lit in this land. It has drawn people from every nation, though we have often hidden from its light.people Enlighten us.

leader We thank you for the faith we have inherited in all its rich variety. It sustains our life, though we have been faithless again and again.people Renew us.

leader Help us, O Lord, to finish the good work here begun. Strengthen our efforts to blot out ignorance and prejudice, and to abolish poverty and crime. And hasten the day when all our people, with many voices in one united chorus, will glorify your holy Name. all Amen.

The people are seated while an offering is received to support the Cathedral’s mission of sharing God’s love with the world.

offertory anthem

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace R. Clausen

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love. Where there is injury, help me to pardon. Where there is doubt, let me bring faith. Where there is despair, let me bring hope. Where there is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sorrow, let me bring joy. O Lord, master divine, grant that I not so much seek to be consoled, as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, and in pardoning that we are pardoned. For in dying we are born to eternal life. (Prayer attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi 1182-1226)

The people stand.

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prayers and hymns for the armed services

Prayer For the Army

Following the prayer, the people respond, Amen, and then join in singing:

Prayer For the Navy

Following the prayer, the people respond, Amen, and then join in singing:

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Prayer for the Marine Corps

Following the prayer, the people respond, Amen, and then join in singing:

Prayer for the Coast Guard

Following the prayer, the people respond, Amen, and then join in singing:

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Prayer for the Air Force

Following the prayer, the people respond, Amen, and then join in singing:

remembrance of the fallen

The Bourdon Bell will toll 21 times, signifying the highest form of military salute in thanksgiving for the lives of America’s military veterans.

The people are seated.

anthem Nunc dimittis Geoffrey Burgon (1941-2010)

Lord, now lettest Thou, Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word. For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; to be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of Thy people Israel.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. (Luke 2:29-32)

The people stand.

litany for veterans

leader For all who have served in the Armed Forces to ensure our freedom,people We honor you.

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leader For the families who kept the home fires burning and provided continuous support for their soldiers, people We thank you.

leader For the wounds you have suffered at the hands of war. people For the times of loneliness you have felt on the battlefields of life.

leader For the sacrifices you have made.people For the times you were not thanked.

leader For the times you chose courage in the face of fear. people For the times you were not shown compassion.

leader For the difficult decisions you had to make.people For the losses you have suffered.

leader We thank you now.people We honor you now.

all Your sacrifice will not be forgotten!

prayer for the armed forces

The leader offers the prayer, and the people respond, Amen.

a prayer for peace among nations

The officiant offers the prayer, and the people respond, Amen.

hymnAmerica the Beautiful Materna; arr. Michael McCarthy (b. 1966)

Choir sings stanzas 1 and 2; the people join singing on stanza 3:

blessing

The bishop blesses the people, and the people respond, Amen.

cover photo: Danielle E. Thomas

sources: Holy God, we praise thy Name. Words: Para. the Te Deum, Ignaz Franz (1719-1790), tr. Clarence Walworth (1820-1900). Music: Grosser Gott, melody

from Katholisches Gesangbuch, 1686. If thou but trust in God to guide thee. Words: Georg Neumark (1621-1681); tr. Catherine Winkworth (1829-1878), alt. Music:

Wer nur den lieben Gott, Georg Neumark (1621-1681). Army Hymn, O Lord of hosts, almighty King. Words: Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841-1936). Music: Quebec,

Henry W. Baker (1821-1877). Navy Hymn, Eternal Father, strong to save. Words: William Whiting (1825-1878). Music: Melita, John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876). Marine

Corps Hymn, Eternal Father, grant we pray. Words: J.E. Seim (1966). Music: Melita. Coast Guard Hymn, Eternal Father, Lord of hosts. Words: Author unknown.

Air Force Hymn, Lord, guard and guide. Words: Mary C. D. Hamilton (1915). Music: Quebec. God bless our native land. Words: Siegfried August Mahlmann (1771-

1826); tr. Charles Timothy Brooks (1813-1883) and John Sullivan Dwight (1812-1893), alt. Music: America, from Thesaurus Musicus, 1745. All text and music printed

here are in the public domain.

closing hymnGod bless our native land America

organ postludePièce d’Orgue, BWV 572 J. S. Bach

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