The Andover Theological Seminary choir under the direction of Dr. A. T. Davison, organist and choirmaster, and assisted by Mr. Harrison Keller, violinist, will present a program of Christmas music in the Chapel of the Theological Seminary this evening at 8 o'clock. The Reverend Albert Parker Fitch will read selections from the scriptures and preach a Christmas sermon. The service will be open to the public.
Following is the program:
Organ Prelude:-- Pastoral Symphony (from the "Messiah") Handel Duet for Organ and Violin:-- "Adoration," Borowski Processional Hymn, "Adeste Fideles." Carol:-- "The First Nowell," Traditional The Sentences and the Invocation, followed by Our Lord's Prayer. Carol:--"Christmas Morn," Adams Carol:--"Lo, how a Rose," Pratorius Violin Solos:-- (a) Adagio, Ries (b) Prayer, Martini Carol:--"Bring a torch," Old French Carol:-- "At midnight a summons came," Old French Hymn, "O little town of Bethlehem." Address. Violin Solo, Andante, Handel Prayer and Benediction. Carol:--"Silent Night," M. Haydn Recessional Hymn, "Hark, the herald angels sing." Organ postlude:-- Hallelujah Chorus from the ("Messiah"), Handel