Prelude (4:30 p.m.) Kate Arndt, violin. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, BWV Johann Sebastian Bach ( ) Versicles

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1 Prelude (4:30 p.m.) Kate Arndt, violin Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003 Grave Fuga Andante Allegro Johann Sebastian Bach ( ) Vespers Immediately Follows the Prelude Please Stand Versicles 1

2 Processional Hymn 880 (Lutheran Service Book) O Welt, Ich Muss Dich Lassen Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 (I: women only, II: men only) 2

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4 Psalm Prayer Please be Seated Epistle Reading Ephesians 4: 1-6 Motet C: Thanks be to God Media vita in morte sumus Quem quaerimus adjutorem nisi te, Domine Qui pro peccatis nostris juste irasceris Sancte Deus, Sancte fortis, Sancte et misericors Salvator, Amaræ morti ne tradas nos. Please stand Jacobus Gallus ( ) In the midst of life we be in death: Of whom may we seek for comfort, but of Thee, O Lord, which for our sins justly art moved? Yet, O Lord God most holy, O Lord most mighty, O holy and most merciful Saviour, Deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal death. Florilegium Portense, Leipzig, 1612 Gospel Reading Luke 14: 1-11 C: Thanks be to God Hymn of the Day 556 (LSB) Please be seated Offering Ach Herr, mich Armen Sünder BuxWV 178 Nun Freut Euch Dieterich Buxtehude ( ) The Bach Vespers relies on individual donations. Offering only pays for a fraction of the costs. Please consider making an investment in the Bach Vespers in Boston and help it continue for years to come. Cantata BWV Coro Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost, Wie tut ihr so verzagen! Weil uns der Herr heimsuchen tut, Laßt uns von Herzen sagen: Die Straf wir wohl verdienet han, Solchs muss bekennen jedermann, Niemand darf sich ausschließen. Johann Sebastian Bach 1. Opening Chorus Ah, dear Christians, be consoled, how you continue to be so disheartened! Since the Lord afflicts us, let us say from our hearts: we have well deserved the punishment, this must be confessed by everyone, no one may exclude himself 4

5 2. Aria Wo wird in diesem Jammertale Vor meinen Geist die Zuflucht sein? Allein zu Jesu Vaterhänden Will ich mich in der Schwachheit wenden; Sonst weiß ich weder aus noch ein. 3. Recitativo O Sünder, trage mit Geduld, Was du durch deine Schuld Dir selber zugezogen! Das Unrecht säufst du ja Wie Wasser in dich ein, Und diese Sündenwassersucht Ist zum Verderben da Und wird dir tödlich sein. Der Hochmut aß vordem von der verbotnen Frucht, Gott gleich zu werden; Wie oft erhebst du dich mit schwülstigen Gebärden, Dass du erniedrigt werden musst. Wohlan, bereite deine Brust, Dass sie den Tod und Grab nicht scheut, So kämmst du durch ein selig Sterben Aus diesem sündlichen Verderben Zur Unschuld und zur Herrlichkeit. 4. Coral Kein Frucht das Weizenkörnlein bringt, Es fall denn in die Erden; So muss auch unser irdscher Leib Zu Staub und Aschen werden, Eh er kömmt zu der Herrlichkeit, Die du, Herr Christ, uns hast bereit' Durch deinen Gang zum Vater. 5. Aria (Alto) Du machst, o Tod, mir nun nicht ferner bange, Wenn ich durch dich die Freiheit nur erlange, Es muss ja so einmal gestorben sein.mit Simeon will ich in Friede fahren, Mein Heiland will mich in der Gruft bewahren Und ruft mich einst zu sich verklärt und rein. 2. Aria (Tenor) Where will there be in this valley of misery a refuge for my spirit? Only to Jesus' fatherly hands do I want to entrust myself in my weakness; otherwise I do not know where to turn. 3. Recitative (Bass) O sinner, bear with patience what you through your own guilt have brought upon yourself! Indeed you drink up injustice just like water and this overpowering thirst for sin is there for your destruction and will be fatal for you Arrogance in days of old ate of the forbidden fruit to become like God. How often you rise up in revolt with pompous gestures, so that you must be cast down. Come, prepare your heart so that it does not shun in fear death and the grave, in this way through dying in blessedness you may come from this sinful corruption to innocence and glory 4. Chorale The tiny grain of wheat bears no fruit unless it falls into the ground; in this way also must our earthly body become dust and ashes before it comes to the glory that you, Lord Christ, have prepared for us through your journey to the Father. 5. Aria (Alto) You make me, O death, no longer afraid, if it is through you that I achieve freedom, for this reason once and for all I must die. With Simeon I want to travel in peace, my saviour will protect me in the grave and one day call me to himself [when I am] transfigured and pure 5

6 6. Recitativo Indes bedenke deine Seele Und stelle sie dem Heiland dar; Gib deinen Leib und deine Glieder Gott, der sie dir gegeben, wieder. Er sorgt und wacht, Und so wird seiner Liebe Macht Im Tod und Leben offenbar. 7. Choral Wir wachen oder schlafen ein, So sind wir doch des Herren; Auf Christum wir getaufet sein, Der kann dem Satan wehren. Durch Adam auf uns kömmt der Tod, Christus hilft uns aus aller Not. Drum loben wir den Herren. Homily The Magnificat 6. Recitative (Tenor) Meanwhile take thought for your soul and present it to your saviour; give back your body and limbs to God, who gave them to you. He cares and watches, and so the power of his love will be made clear in life and death. 7. Chorale Whether we wake or sleep we belong to the Lord; we have been baptized in Christ who can protect us from Satan. Through Adam death comes to us, Christ helps us in all our troubles, therefore we praise the Lord. Translation by Frances Browne, 2002 (Public Domain) Rev. Dr. Christopher Boyd Brown Hans Leo Hassler ( ) Magnificat anima mea Dominum Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ: ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius. Et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies timentibus eum. Fecit potentiam in brachio suo, dispersit superbos mente cordis sui. Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles. Esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes. Suscepit Israel puerum suum recordatus misericordiæ suæ,sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini eius in sæcula. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto: Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid: for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Because he that is mighty hath done great things to me: and holy is his name. And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him. He hath shewed might in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He hath put down the mighty from their seat and hath exalted the humble. He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy. As he spoke to our fathers: to Abraham and to his seed forever. Amen Cantiones Sacrae,

7 Please stand The Lord s Prayer (sung by all) Benedicamus Benediction 7

8 Please be seated Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in E Minor BWV 533 Johann Sebastian Bach Please join us for a light reception after the service. Soli Deo Gloria! Participants this evening Bálint Karosi, Organist & Minister of Music. Dr. Christopher Boyd Brown, Guest preacher Kate Arndt, solo violin Hanna Carr, guest conductor The First Lutheran Bach Choir Clara Reitz*, Cheryl Ryder, Anna Heidt, Laura Hansen, Hannah Carr, sopranos Evangeline Athanasiou*, Joyce Shek, Joy Wessler, Sarah Donoval, altos, Gene Stenger, Steve Klostermann*, tenors, Ethan Sagin*, Paul Edmon, Chris Muskopf, Robert Honstein, basses, Soloists Na ama Lion, baroque flute, Gene Stenger, tenor, Evangeline Athanasiou*, alto, Ethan Sagin*, baritone. The First Lutheran Period Orchestra Michael Sponseller, harpsichord, Abigail Karr, Asako Takeuchi, baroque violins, Zoe Kemmerling, baroque viola Cora Swenson, baroque cello David Dickey, Joyce Alper, baroque oboes Upcoming Music Events at FLC: Sunday, October 4, p.m. Marienkantorei Lemgo, a Lutheran Choir from Germany ORGAN RECITAL Wednesday, October 21, 8 p.m. Organ Recital by Thiemo Jansen, organist of the historic Schnittger organ in Norden, Germany * FLC Choral Fellows 8

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