Sunday 4 February, 11.00am | Choral Matins | 2nd Sunday before Lent

Introit

I sat down under his shadow – Edward Bairstow (1874-1946)

Responses

William Smith (1603-1645)

Psalm

104.26-end

Canticle

Venite

Hymns

Immortal, invisible, God only wise

 

Of the Father’s heart begotten

 

Thou, whose almighty word 

Anthem

The Heavens are telling (The Creation) – Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

March

Lillibulero - Aupres de ma blonde (Quick March of the REME)

Voluntary

Prelude in C minor, Op. 37, No. 1 – Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Sunday 11 February, 11.00am | Choral Matins | Sunday next before Lent

Introit

O nata lux – Thomas Tallis (c.1505-1585)

Responses

Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986)

Psalm

50.1-6

Canticle

Jubilate – (Collegium Regale) – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

Hymns

Christ, whose glory fills the skies

 

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

 

Thee we adore

Anthem

Like as the Hart desireth the waterbrooks – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

March

On Parade (Quick March of the Royal Logistics Corps)

Voluntary

Psalm Prelude Set 1, No. 1 – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

Sunday 18 February, 11.00am | Choral Matins | 1st Sunday of Lent

Introit

Call to Remembrance – Richard Farrant (c.1525-1580)

Responses

Plainchant

Psalm

25.1-10

Lenten Motet, part I

Ne irascaris, Domine – William Byrd (c.1540-1623)

Hymns

Forty days and forty nights

 

When Jesus came to Jordan

 

Jesu, lover of my soul 

Lenten Motet, part II

Civitas sancti tui – William Byrd (c.1540-1623)

March

Canzona (Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary) – Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Voluntary

Fantasia in C – William Byrd (c. 1540-1623)

Sunday 25 February, 11.00am | Choral Matins | 2nd Sunday of Lent

Introit

Miserere Nostri – Thomas Tallis (c.1505-1585)

Responses

Plainchant

Psalm

22.23-end

Canticle

Benedicite

Hymns

My song is love unknown 

 

Take up thy cross, the Saviour said

 

O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end 

Anthem

Versa est in luctum – Alonso Lobo (1555-1617)

March

Pavana (Fitzwilliam Virginal Book) – Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

Voluntary

Variations on ‘Mein junges Leben hat ein End’ SwWV 324 – J. P. Sweelinck (1562-1621)

 

Royal Hospital Chelsea Newsletter

Stay up to date with what's going on at The Royal Hospital by signing up for our e‑newsletter.

News

View the archive

Chelsea Pensioner in scarlets and shako looks at the camera
Ferrets, Saladins and Radio Operations – Meet Chelsea Pensioner Roger Hall

Joining the British Army at 15 years old, Chelsea Pensioner, Roger, has had a varied military career. Initially, he joined the Junior Leaders Regimental Royal Armoured Corps and later served with The Life Guards, Royal Logistic Corps as well as the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Roger shares more on his time in the Army.

Two Chelsea Pensioners opening the gate to the Soane Stable Yard
Royal Hospital Chelsea joins the Chelsea Heritage Quarter and Chelsea History Festival this September with special previews of the Soane Stable Yard

We are delighted to announce that the Royal Hospital Chelsea will be part of the Chelsea History Festival once again this year, from Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 September 2024 and part of the new Chelsea Heritage Quarter – London’s new heritage destination.