This podcast episode features the hymns and anthem recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the Ascension Choir, featuring the Manton Memorial Organ, for the Church of the Ascension’s worship service on the Second Sunday of Christmas, January 3, 2021, which took place online via Zoom. 1) We three kings of Orient are; 2) There Shall a Star, by Felix Mendelssohn; 3) Brightest and best of the stars of the morning
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born this day of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen
A special treat: This podcast episode features many of the carols and organ preludes from Ascension’s worship services via Zoom on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the First Sunday of Christmas. They were recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the (socially distanced) Ascension Choir in the chancel and nave of the church building itself and feature the Manton Memorial Organ.
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
This podcast episode features the hymns and anthem recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the Ascension Choir, featuring the Manton Memorial Organ, for the Church of the Ascension’s worship service on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2020, which took place online via Zoom. 1) Ye who claim the faith of Jesus; 2) O come, O come, Emmanuel, verses 7-8; 3) Magnificat in B-flat Major, by Charles Villiers Stanford; 4) Savior of the nations, come
Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
This podcast episode features the hymns and anthem recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the Ascension Choir, featuring the Manton Memorial Organ, for the Church of the Ascension’s worship service on the Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2020, which took place online via Zoom. 1) Prepare the way, O Zion; 2) O come, O come, Emmanuel, verses 5-6; 3) E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come; 4) O day of peace that dimly shines
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
This podcast episode features the hymns and anthem recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the Ascension Choir, featuring the Manton Memorial Organ, for the Church of the Ascension’s worship service on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 6, 2020, which took place online via Zoom. 1) On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry; 2) O come, O come, Emmanuel – verses 3-4; 3) Rejoice in the Lord Alway, by Anonymous (16th Century); 4) There’s a voice in the wilderness crying
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.