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ORDER OF SERVICE

for the Sung Eucharist

Sunday 5 November 2017

11.00am

Patronal Festival of All Saints

ALL HALLOWS BY THE TOWER

Byward Street, London EC3R 5BJ

Shining Christ’s light on Tower Hill since AD 675

Painting by Fra Angelico

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Music before the Service Chorale-Prelude BWV 654: "Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness" - J. S. Bach

The Gathering

Stand as the bell rings for the Introit Hymn

For all the saints, who from their labours rest,

Who thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might; Thou, Lord, their captain in the well fought fight;

Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia, Alleluia!

O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;

Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, Alleluia!

The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest;

Sweet is the calm of paradise the blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia!

But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array;

The King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia, Alleluia!

From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,

Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost:

Alleluia, Alleluia! William Walsham How (1823-97) Tune: Sine nomine

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Introduction

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit All Amen

Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

be with you All And also with you

The president welcomes all, and invites everyone to seek the mercy and grace of God.

Lord, you are gracious and compassionate: Lord, have mercy

All Lord, have mercy

You are loving to all and your mercy is over all your creation: Christ, have mercy All Christ, have mercy

Your faithful servants bless your name and speak of the glory of your kingdom:

Lord, have mercy All Lord, have mercy

The president pronounces absolution, then all sing the Gloria

All Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen

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Remain standing for The Collect

Let us pray that we may be strengthened by our communion with all the saints:

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and

fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: grant us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that we may come

to those inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Please sit

The Liturgy of the Word

First Reading: Revelation 7.9-end

After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their

hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, ‘Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!’ And all the angels stood

around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshipped God, singing, ‘Amen!

Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honour and power and might be to our God for ever and ever! Amen.’

Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, ‘Who are these, robed in white,

and where have they come from?’ I said to him, ‘Sir, you are the one that knows.’ Then he said to me, ‘These are they who have come out of the great

ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day

and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not

strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the centre of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’

This is the word of the Lord

All Thanks be to God

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Remain seated for the Psalm: 34.1-10

I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall ever be in my mouth. My soul shall glory in the Lord;

let the humble hear and be glad. R/

O magnify the Lord with me;

let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord and he answered me

and delivered me from all my fears. R/

Look upon him and be radiant

and your faces shall not be ashamed. This poor soul cried, and the Lord heard me

and saved me from all my troubles. R/

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him

and delivers them. O taste and see that the Lord is gracious;

blessed is the one who trusts in him. R/

Fear the Lord, all you his holy ones, for those who fear him lack nothing.

Lions may lack and suffer hunger, but those who seek the Lord lack nothing that is good. R/

Second Reading: 1 John 3.1-3

See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that

it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will

be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

This is the word of the Lord

All Thanks be to God

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All stand and turn to face the reader for The Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

All Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5.1-12

The Lord be with you All And also with you

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew All Glory to you O Lord

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down,

his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

"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.

Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds

of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were

before you."

This is the Gospel of the Lord All Praise to you O Christ.

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

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Please sit for The Sermon

The Rev'd Bertrand Olivier

All stand for The Nicene Creed

All We believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,

the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;

through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary

and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;

he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures he ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

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Sit or kneel for the Prayers of Intercession

‘Litany of the Saints’ by Bernadette Farrell.

Please join in the refrain:

The Liturgy of the Sacrament

The Peace

We are fellow-citizens with the saints and of the household of God, through Christ our Lord, who came and preached peace to those who

were far off and those who were near.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. All And also with you

The congregation are invited to greet one another.

The Offertory Whilst the hymn is sung a collection will be taken towards the life and witness of this

church. If you are a UK Tax Payer, please consider making your donation through the Gift Aid scheme using the envelopes which are available in the pews. Thank you.

Elements of bread, wine and water are taken up to the altar.

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear!

It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear.

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It makes the wounded spirit whole

And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul

And to the weary, rest.

Dear name! The rock on which I build, My shield and hiding-place;

My never-failing treasury filled With boundless stores of grace.

Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King,

My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring.

Weak is the effort of my heart

And cold my warmest thought; But when I see thee as thou art,

I'll praise thee as I ought.

Till then I would thy love proclaim With every fleeting breath;

And may the music of thy name Refresh my soul in death.

John Newton (1725-1807) Tune: St Peter

As the grain once scattered in the fields and the grapes once dispersed on the hillside are now reunited on this table in bread and wine, so, Lord, may your

whole Church soon be gathered together from the corners of the earth into your kingdom. Amen

The Eucharistic Prayer The Lord be with you

All And also with you

Lift up your hearts

All We lift them to the Lord

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God All It is right to give thanks and praise

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It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give you

thanks, holy Father, almighty and eternal God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

And now we give you thanks, most gracious God, surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses and glorified in the assembly of your saints. The glorious company

of apostles praise you. The noble fellowship of prophets praise you. The white-robed army of martyrs praise you. We, your holy Church, acclaim you.

In communion with angels and archangels, and with all who served you on earth and worship you now in heaven, we raise our voice to proclaim your glory, for

ever praising you and singing:

All Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness; grant that by the power of

your Holy Spirit, and according to your holy will, these gifts of bread and wine may be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ;

who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread and gave you thanks;

he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.

In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; he gave it to them, saying: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant,

which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

Great is the mystery of faith:

All Christ has died, Christ is risen,

Christ will come again.

And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and

glorious ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption.

As we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, we bring before

you this bread and this cup and we thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.

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Send the Holy Spirit on your people and gather into one in your kingdom all

who share this one bread and one cup, so that we, in the company of all the saints, may praise and glorify you for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord;

by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

Remain standing for The Lord’s Prayer

All Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen

The Breaking of the Bread

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. All Though we are many, we are one body,

because we all share in one bread

Agnus Dei All Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world,

have mercy on us

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world,

grant us peace

The president invites the congregation to receive communion

I heard the voice of a great multitude crying, ‘Alleluia. The Lord our God has entered into his kingdom.’

All Blessed are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb.

If you are used to receiving communion at your own church you are welcome here. If for any reason you do not wish to take communion you may come forward for a blessing, taking this booklet with you.

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During the administration of Communion, Jonathan Gregson will sing 'O Thou, who's all

redeeming might' (a plainsong melody for All Saints), then all sing the Communion Hymn.

Be still for the presence of the Lord, the holy one, is here; Come bow before him now with reverence and fear.

In him no sin is found; we stand on holy ground; Be still for the presence of the Lord, the holy one is here.

Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around;

He burns with holy fire, with splendour he is crowned. How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of Light!

Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.

Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place;

He comes to cleanse and heal to minister his grace. No work too hard for him, in faith receive from him;

Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.

Words & Music: David J. Evans (b. 1957)

Please remain seated or kneel for the Postcommunion Prayer

God, the source of all holiness and giver of all good things: may we who have shared at this table as strangers and pilgrims here on earth be welcomed with

all your saints to the heavenly feast on the day of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and

bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of your spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen

Banns, Notices and Announcements

Please stand for the Blessing and Dismissal

The Lord be with you All And also with you

May God, who kindled the fire of love in the hearts of the saints,

pour upon you the riches of his grace. Amen.

May God give you joy in their fellowship and a share in their praises. Amen.

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May God strengthen you to follow them in the way of holiness

and to come to the full radiance of glory. Amen.

And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

Following God’s saints in the ways of holiness and truth,

go in the peace of Christ. All Thanks be to God.

Remain standing for the closing hymn

Let saints on earth in concert sing With those whose work is done;

For all the servants of our King In heaven and earth are one.

One family, we dwell in him, One church, above, beneath;

Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death.

One army of the living God, To his command we bow:

Part of his host has crossed the flood, And part is crossing now.

E'en now to their eternal home

There pass some spirits blest; While others to the margin come,

Waiting their call to rest.

Jesu, be thou our constant guide;

Then, when the word is given, Bid Jordan's narrow stream divide,

And bring us safe to heaven. Charles Wesley (1707-88) Tune: Dundee

Please remain standing whilst the clergy and servers depart

Music after the Service Toccata (Suite Gothique) - Léon Boëllmann

You are invited to stay for refreshments after the service.

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- LOOKING FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS -

SERVICES AT ALL HALLOWS BY THE TOWER

Thursday 14 December, 6.30pm - Traditional Carols by Candlelight

Sunday 17 December, 4pm - A Festival of Lessons and Carols

Monday 18 December, 6.30pm - Service de Noël en Français

Wednesday 20 December, 6pm - Taizé Prayer around the Crib

Sunday 24 December, 11.30pm - Midnight Mass by Candlelight

Monday 25 December, 11am - Christmas Day Eucharist with Carols

You are welcome to join us for any or all of these festive services.

Monday 6 November Thursday 9 November

No services today 8.30am: Eucharist

Tuesday 7 November Friday 10 November

8.30am: Morning Prayer No services today

No lunchtime communion this week

Wednesday 8 November Saturday 11 November

8.30am: Morning Prayer No services today

6.00pm: Taizé Service

Sunday 12 November - Remembrance Sunday

10.30am: An Act of Remembrance by the Association of Old Worcesters

10.55am: Sung Eucharist

Preacher: The Rev'd Bertrand Olivier

Readings: Wisdom 6.12-16; Ps 70; 1 Thessalonians 4.13-end; Matthew 25.1-13

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Autumn/Winter Opening Hours

From Monday-Friday we are open daily to visitors from 8am-5pm,

apart from Wednesdays when we stay open for our Taizé service at 6pm.

We are also open from 10am-5pm on Saturday-Sunday

The Week Ahead

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Notices

BERTRAND TO BE THE NEXT DEAN OF MONTREAL

After more than 12 years at All Hallows, Bertrand is leaving us to become the next Rector of Christ Church Cathedral and Dean of Montreal (Québec, Canada). He

will take up his position there in February 2018 and his last Sunday service here will be at Candlemas on 4 February. We are very sorry that Bertrand is leaving, but we

know that Montreal will offer him many challenges in a truly bilingual and global Anglican community and we wish him well in this exciting new ministry.

BEADLE BAKER ABSEILS FOR ALL HALLOWS Congratulations to Neil Fletcher, the Bakers' Beadle, and all at Us&Co who took

part in the Charity Abseil, which raised over £1,100 for our Porch Room project.

ULTIMA BRITANNIA: 6-24 November (rehearsals w/c 30 October) Our primary schools' programme this term studies the Romans, with the children

becoming Romano-British Londoners encountering some characters and dilemmas of the time. Please note that visitor access to parts of the church and museum will

be restricted during this time for the children's safety and security.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - 12 November, 10.55am Please note that the service on Remembrance Sunday will begin five minutes earlier

to allow for the observance of the two minute silence.

PCC MEETING - Tuesday 21 November, 6.30pm A reminder that the next PCC meeting will be on 21 November at the Vicarage.

CONCERT FOR ST CECILIA'S DAY - Saturday 25 November, 6.30pm The East London Chorus will be performing musical gems by Bach, Mozart, Finzi,

Rheinberger and Britten. Tickets: £12/£10 concessions available on the door.

WHO'S READY FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL? Our Sunday school takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month

during the 11am service. The sessions are geared for 4-7 year olds, but there are also activities for pre-schoolers. If you would like your child/children to attend,

please speak to Jules after the service or email: jules.soanes@googlemail.com

ADVENT ACTIVITY AFTERNOON - Sunday 3 December The festive season is almost upon us! After the service on 3 December we invite

you to come and help us prepare All Hallows for Advent and Christmas. Many hands make light work, so stay for a quick snack lunch and an afternoon of church

decorations - please let Angie or Bertrand know if you can join us.

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THE TEAM AT ALL HALLOWS

Vicar: The Rev’d Bertrand Olivier

Associate Priest: The Rev'd Sophia Acland

Licensed Lay Minister: Martin Carr

Operations & Finance Manager: Angie Poppitt

Education & History Officer: Adey Grummet

Organist and Director of Music: Jonathan Melling

Church Wardens: Ken Marshall, Di Robertshaw

ALL HALLOWS BY THE TOWER

with St Dunstan's in the East

Byward Street, London EC3R 5BJ

Tel: 020 7481 2928 Email: parish@ahbtt.org.uk

www.ahbtt.org.uk

Twitter: @AllHallowsTower

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Hymns reproduced in accordance with CCLI Licence 557772 and Calamus License 1897

Some material included in this service is copyright: © The Archbishops' Council 2000

For your convenience, this church has an induction loop system

SECURITY NOTICE

Please never leave your personal belongings unattended in the church and keep

them with you at all times. Do not put bags on the floor by your feet, and make

sure you take any valuables with you when you go up to receive Communion. For

your safety and security, 24 hour CCTV recording is in operation on these premises.