Evensong: a brief history
Evensong: a brief history
Evensong simply stated is an evening service. It is primarily a service of scripture (sung and read) and prayer. The service has its roots in scripture where we read examples of prayer and worship at various times of day:
“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.” -Daniel 6:10
“I rise before the dawning of the morning,…
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 by Jordan Doolittle
Psalms & Hymns Calendar
| Title | Page No. | Lyrics | MP3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Peoples Clap Your Hands for JoyPsalm 47 | CC 87 | Listen | |
| Out of the Depth of SadnessPsalm 130 | CC 168 | Lyrics | |
| I in the Lord Do Put My TrustPsalm 11 | CC 12 | ||
| The Fear of the LordHymn | SS 14 | ||
| Except the Lord Build the HousePsalm 127 | SS 9 | ||
| Soul, Adorn Thyself with GladnessHymn | CC 214 | Listen | |
| Soul, Adorn Thyself with GladnessHymn | CC 214 | Listen |