| Entrance | Hosanna Filio David (Plainchant & T.L. de Victoria, c. 1548-1611) All Glory Laud and Honour |
| Psalm | Ps 21 (John Ainslie) |
| Gospel Acclamation | Praise to you, O Christ (James Walsh) |
| Prayers of Intercession | Lord, in your Mercy (mcb) |
| Preparation of the Gifts | Stabat Mater Dolorosa (G.B. Pergolesi, 1710-1736) |
| Sanctus | Mass XVII |
| Acclamation | Missal Tone: When we eat this bread |
| Amen | Missal Tone |
| Agnus Dei | Mass XVII & Missa Brevis (Antonio Lotti, c. 1667-1740) |
| Communion | Father, if this cup (Stephen Dean) |
| Recessional | My song is love unknown |
Some of the hymns for Palm Sunday choose themselves. I can’t imagine not singing All glory, laud and honour during the procession into church after the blessing of palms. If we hadn’t had a choir piece at the preparation of the gifts, I’m sure we’d have had Ride on, ride on in majesty. And our recessional hymn every year is My song is love unknown. The words, written by Samuel Crossman in 1664, vividly recount the Passion narrative, and coupled with John Ireland’s beautiful melody, it’s one of my favourite hymns. As the verses unfold, we move from addressing our Lord as Saviour, Prince and King, to the simple claim: this is my friend. For me, the phrase brings the events of Holy Week into inescapable close-up.
Our brightest musical gem today was the haunting opening movement of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, sung beautifully by the women of the choir. I wonder what masterpieces the composer might have created, if he had lived beyond the age of twenty-six?
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