Washington National Cathedral

NATIONAL

INDEPENDENCE DAY SERVICE

sunday, june 30, 201911:15 am

Washington National Cathedral

NATIONAL

INDEPENDENCE DAY SERVICE

sunday, june 30, 201911:15 am

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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. —That to secure these

rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, —That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. . . .

We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States. . . And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

— The Declaration of Independence, ratified July 4, 1776

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carillon preludeFanfare and Indian Medicine Song: “Yo ke” from Pages of American History for Carillon Leen ’t Hart (1920-1992)The Church’s one foundation Aurelia; arr. Edward M. Nassor (b.1957)Deep River from Spirituals for Carillon Negro Spiritual; arr. Edward Thompson (b.1950)’Tis the gift to be simple Simple Gifts; arr. Milford Myhre (b.1931)Lift ev’ry voice Lift Every Voice; arr. E. NassorMy country ’tis of thee Materna; arr. Leen ’t Hart

organ preludePageant Leo Sowerby (1895-1968)

words of welcome

The people stand as able.

solemn prayer in processionA Natural Freeedom Karen L. RuggThe Great Spirit Prayer trans. Chief Yellow Lark

the collect for independence dayOfficiant God’s peace be with you.People And also with you.Officiant Let us pray.

Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

People Amen.

National Independence Day Service

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national anthem Sung by all. Francis Scott Key (1779-1843)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?

The people are seated.

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voices of the founders

Letter to John AdamsAbigail Adams • March 31, 1776

The Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson, principal author • July 4, 1776

The people stand as able at the introduction to the hymn.

hymn • 525 Sung by all.

The Church’s one foundation Aurelia

The people are seated.

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voices of a divided nation

Speech Delivered as the Republican Nominee for U.S. Senator from Illinois Abraham Lincoln • June 16, 1858

Letter to William Lloyd GarrisonFrederick Douglass • January 1, 1846

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anthemSteal away arr. Michael Tippett (1905-1998)Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus; steal away, steal away home I ain’t got long to stay here. My Lord, he calls me, he calls me by the thunder, the trumpet sounds within-a my soul, I ain’t got long to stay here. Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus; steal away, steal away home I ain’t got long to stay here. Green trees a-bending, poor sinner stand a-trembling, the trumpet sounds within-a my soul, I ain’t got long to stay here. Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus; steal away, steal away home I ain’t got long to stay here.(Five Negro Spirituals)

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voices of a nation during world conflict

State of the Union AddressPresident Franklin Delano Roosevelt • January 6, 1942

A Japanese-American in an Internment CampMary Tsukamoto • 1943

The Tuskegee AirmenDr. Roscoe Brown, former Commander, 100th Fighter Squadron • 2007

anthem My soul, there is a country C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918)My soul, there is a country far beyond the stars, where stands a winged sentry, a sentry, all skillful in the wars: There, above noise and danger, Sweet Peace sits crowned with smiles and one, born in a manger commands the beauteous files. He is thy gracious friend, and O my soul awake! Did in pure love descend to die here for thy sake. If thou canst get but thither, there grows the flower of Peace, the Rose that cannot wither, thy fortress, and thy ease. Leave then thy foolish ranges, for none can thee secure but one who never changes, thy God, thy life, thy cure.(Henry Vaughan, 1622-1695)

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voices of social change

Address before a Joint Session of CongressPresident Lyndon Baines Johnson • November 27, 1963

Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage EqualityJustice Anthony Kennedy • June 26, 2015

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The people stand as able at the introduction to the hymn.

hymn Sung by all.

Lift ev’ry voice and sing Lift Every Voice

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The people are seated.

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voices of hope for the future

Address to the Commonwealth Club of CaliforniaCesar Chavez • November 9, 1964

Tears We Cannot Stop—A Sermon to White AmericaMichael Eric Dyson • 2016

The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels Jon Meacham • 2018

the offertory

An offering is received to support the Cathedral’s ministry of sharing God’s love with the world.

offertory anthem The promise of living Aaron Copland (1900-1990)The promise of living with hope and thanksgiving is born of our loving our friends and our labor. The promise of growing with faith and with knowing is born of our sharing our love with our neighbor. The promise of living. The promise of growing is born of our singing in joy and thanksgiving. For many a year we’ve known these fields and known all the work that makes them yield, Are you ready to lend a hand? We’re ready to work, we’re ready to lend a hand. By working together we’ll bring in the harvest, the blessings of harvest. We plant each row with seeds of grain, And Providence sends us the sun and the rain, By lending a hand, By lending an arm Bring out, bring out from the farm, Bring out the blessings, the blessing of harvest. Give thanks there was sunshine, Give thanks there was rain, Give thanks we have hands to deliver the grain, O let us be joyful, O let us be grateful to the Lord for His blessing. The promise of ending in right understanding is peace in our own hearts and peace with our neighbor. O let us sing our song, and let our song be heard. Let’s sing our song with our hearts, and find a promise in that song. The promise of living the promise of growing. The promise of ending is labor and sharing and loving. (Horace Everett, 1779-1851)

The people stand as able.

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prayer for the nation

Leader Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

People Amen.

prayer for the human family

Leader O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

People Amen.

prayer for the oppressed in our land

Leader Look with compassion, O God of mercy, upon your people who live in our land with injustice, terror, violence, disease, and death as their constant companions. Have mercy on them and help us to eliminate the cruelty of all people to their neighbors. Strengthen those who spend their lives establishing equal protection of the law and equal opportunities for all; and grant that every one of us may enjoy a fair portion of this rich land which you have given us; all this we ask for your mercy’s sake.

People Amen.

prayer for social justice

Leader Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart and especially the hearts of the people of this land, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

People Amen.

prayer for those who serve to keep us safe

Leader God of help and hope, surround with your loving care all men and women who bravely serve to keep our communities, cities, and nation safe each day. Cover them with your protection as they devote their lives to helping others. Grant them courage when afraid, and strength when weary, that they may serve you and their neighbor. In your holy Name we pray.

People Amen.

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hymn • 717 Sung by all.

My country, ’tis of thee America

closing prayer

Officiant Loving God, we gather this day to give you thanks for the gifts of our freedom and liberty, to honor those whose vision, wisdom, and sacrifice secured these “unalienable Rights” for us and every generation, to confess that while we believe that all are created equal, we have not always allowed others to enjoy that freedom or those rights; we ask your forgiveness and call upon your unconditional love and boundless mercy to grant that we may be given the strength and courage to live more fully into our faith and beliefs. Make us instruments of justice and freedom for all your people.

People Amen.

blessing

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

dismissal

Leader Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous and strong. Practice justice and mercy and let all that you do be done in love.People Thanks be to God.

hymn • 718 Sung by all.

God of our fathers National Hymn

postludeA Processional L. Sowerby

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participantsThe Very Reverend Randolph Marshall Hollerith

Dean

The Reverend Canon Rosemarie Logan DuncanCanon for Worship

The Reverend Canon Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr.Canon Missioner, Washington National Cathedral

The Reverend Dr. Andrew K. BarnettAssociate for Worship and Music

readersCharles E. Day, Sr., Washington National Cathedral

Will Dickinson, Seminarian, Washington National CathedralDuane Gelderloos, Washington National Cathedral

Maggie Gunther Osborn, Washington National Cathedral Tony Perkins, Radio Host, WMMJ (MAJIC 102.3) Urban One Company

Mildred B. Reyes, Missioner for Formation, Episcopal Diocese of Washington

musiciansCanon Michael McCarthy

Director of Music George H. Fergus

Associate Director of Music and Assistant OrganistDr. Edward M. Nassor

CarillonneurThe Cathedral Singers

Karen L. RuggFlautist

vergersDr. Torrence N. ThomasHead Cathedral Verger

G. Scott SandersCathedral Verger

Erin Ennis

Verne Rinker

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Summer 2019 Worship Schedule

Sunday

8:00 am • Holy Eucharist

10:00 am • Holy Eucharist

4:00 pm • Choral Evensong

Monday–Friday

7:30 am (Wednesdays) • Holy Eucharist

Noon • Holy Eucharist

2:30 pm • Prayers and Intercessions

5:30 pm • Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer

Saturday

Noon • Holy Eucharist

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Prayer for the Nation, Prayer for the Human Family, Prayer for the Oppressed in Our Land (adapted), and Prayer for Social Justice taken from The Book of Common Prayer, 1979. Public domain. Closing prayer (adapted) taken from Lessons and Hymns for Independence Day #3, Elizabeth Kaeton, http://telling-secrets.blogspot.com/. Lift every voice and sing. Text: James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938). Music: J. Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954). Reprinted under One License #A-709283.

about the cover image

This lively and abstract window symbolizes the search for freedom that led to the founding of the nation more than two hundred years ago. The darker blue glass suggests tyranny and repression, while dashes of brilliant red recall the bloodshed of the struggle for independence. Grey-green glass in the side lancets suggest smoke from fires, central to Native American life. The yellow-green shape in the center lancet symbolizes the growth of the nation.

The Founding of a New Nation, 1976Nave, south main arcade, George Washington Bay artist: Robert Rinartfabricator: Dieter Goldkuhle