Solemn Evensong/Chanted Evensong

I love Solemn Evensong that is chanted to plainchant from the 1662 or 1962 BCP, how many others like this service?

 

When they stick to the Prayer Book, when they start tacking on benedictions and what not, I leave.

 

My former church had Benediction after, I miss that

 

I miss a good Evensong. Unfortunately my rural Parish Church only holds the service occasionally these days. A couple of times a month I go to our Cathedral Church where Solemn Evensong is sung on the eve of a class one or two feast day or class one/two feast day falling on Sunday. I particularly like the mid-week Evensongs as the congregation gets to sit in the Canon's stalls......makes me feel quite monastic.

It'll soon be time for Nine Lessons and Carols which I particularly look forward to. It's de rigeur in my Diocese as the tradition was started here by +Benson.

Like Hackney, I draw the line at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

 

That's good to hear, though i do like benediction or exposition also

 

The chant is beautiful for evensong, especially as it is very contemplative. Though I have never experienced it myself, God has blessed me with a few YouTube videos that somewhat capture its spirit and essence. One good example is this:

 

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NxiPCoMg-kk

 

Know this is an old thread but at All Saints Margaret Street, London we have during 2020 started to live stream services and have just started to do so with Evensong & Benediction - You can subscribe to our channel here and watch previous E&B http://youtube.com/allsaintsmargaretstreet?sub_confirmation=1

 

Solemn Eucharist with Te deum is nice too.
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