Institution and Induction of the Revd Canon Howard Gilbert
as Rector of the parishes of Minchinhampton with Box and of Amberley
Holy Trinity was packed for the institution and induction of the Revd Canon Howard Gilbert on Saturday at 3pm. Rev Howard ad his wife, Susannah, with their daughters Daisy and Lucy were welcomed by everyone in the parishes and the wider area.
Bishop Rachel conducted the service. The family have come from Minchinhampton from Cirencester where Reverend Howard has been Associate Vicar for nine years.
The music was glorious and the choir and congregation were in great voice. Refreshments were served after the service and it was a very happy and positive start to this ministry.
Charles Wood (1866–1926)—Oculi omnium (‘The eyes of all look to you O Lord, and you give them their food in due season. Glory to you, O Lord. Amen’) Psalm 145, verse 15
| Gathering | 626 | Dear Lord and Father of mankind | REPTON |
| Gradual | 262 | O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder | HOW GREAT THOU ART |
| Prayer | 191 | O thou who camest form above | HEREFORD |
| Offertory 1 | 470 | I, the Lord of sea and sky | HERE I AM, LORD |
| Offertory 2 | 622 | Will you come and follow me | KELVINGROVE |
| Sending out | 386 | Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart | SLANE |
Organ music before the service
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707)—Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott (‘Come, Holy Ghost, Lord God’)
Samuel Scheidt (1587–1654)—Veni, Creator Spiritus (‘Come, Creator Spirit’)
Final organ voluntary
William Lloyd Webber (1914–82)—Postlude (No. 2 of Six Sketches for organ)