In the Church of England the service of Matins (or Mattins if you prefer) according to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is as rare as hens' teeth. So it is a delight to attend Matins and participate in a service accompanied by a fine choir and organist.
Sadly today was a major disappointment. The choir sang very well, particularly the Anthem, but...there was no Te Deum, no Benedicite, Omnia Opera. Instead we were treated to Benedicite by Sumsion. The priest conducting the service informed us in a casual manner that there would noTe Deum as the choir has decided instead to perform Sumsion! Not sure about the accuracy of that claim. Whatever else we had it was not BCP.
To add to the 'delight' of the service I sat through one of the worst sermons I have listened to in over thirty years. It was shocking, guaranteed to put any newcomer off attending future services.
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