Antony of Egypt
The Eve of the Confession of St. Peter
Antony of Egypt
O God, as thou by thy Holy Ghost didst enable thy servant Antony to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil; so give us grace to follow thee with pure hearts and minds; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Holy Ghost, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Above: From the Peace Window of Saint Thomas Church, Jesus charges St Peter to “feed my sheep” [from John 21:15-22, tonight’s second lesson]. In the words of Hymn 231 which we sing this evening, “We praise you Lord, for Peter, so eager and so bold: thrice falling, yet repentent, thrice charged to feed your fold.”
The Eve of the Confession of Saint Peter 
About Evensong: Based on the services held daily in the medieval Church, Choral Evensong as arranged in the Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican Church has been sung regularly since the Sixteenth Century. Many people who are new to worship at Saint Thomas prefer to come to Choral Evensong because it is relatively contemplative. The service includes readings (just as would occur at Evening Prayer) and prayers led by a priest. An anthem as well as a setting of the Magnificat and the Nunc dimittis are sung by the choir. Read more about Choral Evensong here, or view the Choral Evensong Service Card posted to the bottom of this page, where links to the webcast can be found during and after the service.
‚ñ∫There is a brief Mass following Choral Evensong. All baptized Christians are welcome to stay on to make their Holy Communion.
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