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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1962-1966

ARCH.2013.5.10, Rendition: 797333

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The image depicts a page from a liturgical book, likely a hymnal or service book used in a religious setting, specifically for a Christian liturgy. The page is titled "The Great Litany" and is arranged from the Byzantine tradition by George Raptis. It includes various prayers, hymns, and liturgical responses.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the content:

The Great Litany

  • Priest: Blessed is the kingdom of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever and world without end.
  • Choir: Amen.
  • Deacon: In peace let us pray to the Lord.
  • Choir: Lord, have mercy.
  • This section continues with a series of petitions and responses, such as "For the peace from above and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord," followed by "Lord, have mercy."

The Penitential Hymn

  • Holy God: Holy and mighty, holy immortal, have mercy upon us. (Thrice)
  • Holy God: Holy and mighty, holy immortal, have mercy upon us.
  • Trisagion: Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal, have mercy upon us. (Thrice)
  • Glory to thee, O Lord, glory to thee.
  • Choir: O Lord, glory to thee.

Litany

  • Deacon: Let us pray to the Lord.
  • Choir: Lord, have mercy.
  • This section includes various petitions for mercy and prayers for different intentions.

Mercy of Peace

  • Deacon: For the peace from above and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
  • Choir: Lord, have mercy.
  • This section continues with prayers for peace and the salvation of souls.

We Sing Thee

  • Holy, Holy, Holy: Traditional arrangement from the Byzantine tradition.
  • The Magnificat Hymn: Traditional Russian hymn.

Receive Ye the Body of Christ

  • Arranged from the Byzantine tradition: Receive ye the body of Christ; taste ye of the fountain of immortal life. Alleluia.

With the Saints, Give Rest, O Christ

  • Traditional Russian: With the saints give rest, O Christ, to the souls of your servants where there is no pain, no sorrow, no sighing, but life eternal. Alleluia.

Easter Hymn to the Virgin Mary

  • The angel cried to the gracious one: Chaste Virgin, rejoice! And again I say, Rejoice! Your Son is risen from the dead, raising up the dead. Rejoice, O people! Alleluia.

God Is With Us

  • Dobkinser: God is with us; understand people and submit, for God is with us.

I Will Raise My Prayer to God

  • Archangeli: I will raise my prayer to God. To Him will I tell my sorrows; for He will hear me and in His approaches He will pray like Joshua. O Lord, my God, remember me.

We Worship Thy Cross

  • Goncharov: We worship Thy cross, O Lord, and glorify Thy Holy Resurrection.

Note

  • The audience is requested not to applaud due to the sacred nature of the music.

The page is part of a larger book, as indicated by the visible spine and other pages. The text is printed in a formal, traditional style, suitable for liturgical use.

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The image shows a page from a religious book, specifically a section of the Divine Liturgies from the Eastern Orthodox tradition. The page includes various hymns and prayers arranged from Byzantine sources, with the text written in English and Russian.

Here are some specific details from the page:

  1. The Great Litany:

    • Arranged from the Byzantine tradition by George Raptis.
    • Starts with the Priest's invocation, "Blessed is the kingdom of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever and world without end."
    • Includes a series of responses by the choir and congregation, starting with "Lord, have mercy upon us."
  2. The Thrice Holy Hymn:

    • Arranged by Tchaikovsky.
    • The hymn begins with, "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy upon us."
  3. Litany:

    • Includes several prayers with responses, such as:
      • "Glory to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee."
      • "Lord, have mercy upon us."
  4. Mercy of Peace:

    • Describes the central part of the liturgy where bread and wine are consecrated, emphasizing the sacrifice of praise and the blessing of peace.
  5. Various Traditional Russian Hymns and Prayers:

    • "We Sing Thee" includes "Holy, Holy, Holy."
    • "The Magnificent Hymn" (Theotokos) with lines praising the Mother of God.
    • "Receive Ye the Body of Christ" arranged by Frank Desky.
    • "With the Saints, Give Rest, O Christ" during memorial services.
    • "Easter Hymns" including "The Angel Rejoices."
    • "I Will Raise My Prayer to God" and "We Worship Thy Cross."
  6. Notes on Music:

    • Instructions to not applaud during the sacred nature of the music.

The page is part of a larger booklet likely used for liturgical services, providing both text and guidance on how to conduct various parts of the liturgy.

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The image shows an open book, likely a religious or liturgical text, with two visible pages. The left page is labeled "I" and contains text under several headings, including "The Great Litany," "The Thrice Holy Hymn," and "Litany of Peace." The text appears to be arranged from Byzantine tradition, with contributions from George Raptis and others. Prayers and hymns are written out, with instructions for the priest and choir.

The right page is labeled "II" and contains more religious text, including hymns such as "We Sing Thee" and "With the Saints Give Rest, O Christ." The text includes traditional Russian arrangements and prayers, with some sections designated for specific occasions like memorial services. There is also a note at the bottom of the page indicating that due to the sacred nature of the music, the audience is requested not to applaud.

The book itself seems to be an old or well-used edition, as indicated by some visible browning and creases. There is also a handwritten note at the top of the left page, possibly indicating a date or a reference, "Sunday, Nov. 15."

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The image shows a page from a church music program or booklet, dated Sunday, November 15. The page contains various hymns, litanies, and choral pieces, along with their respective composers or arrangers.

Here's a detailed summary of the content:

Left Side:

  1. The Great Litany

    • Arranged by: George Rapts
    • Text: The beginning of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.
    • Content: A series of petitions, each followed by the response "Lord, have mercy upon us" (repeated three times for some petitions) or "To Thee, O Lord."
    • Roles: Priest, Amen, Choir.
  2. The Thrice Holy Hymn

    • Composer: Tchaikovsky
    • Text: "Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal, have mercy upon us."
  3. Litany

    • Content: Various petitions for peace, salvation of souls, and other spiritual needs, each followed by the response "Lord, have mercy upon us" (repeated three times for each petition).
    • Roles: Deacon/Choir.
  4. The Mercy of Peace

    • Composer: Archangelski
    • Content: Part of the liturgy focusing on the mercy of peace and the sacrifice of praise.

Right Side:

  1. We Sing Thee

    • Traditional arrangement from the Byzantine
    • Content: Praise to the Holy Trinity.
  2. The Magnificat Hymn

    • Traditional Russian
    • Content: A hymn praising the Mother of God, referencing biblical passages from Luke 1:46-55.
  3. Receive Ye the Body of Christ

    • Arranged from the Byzantine by: Frank Desby
    • Content: Communion hymn, "Taste ye the fountain of immortal life. Alleluia."
  4. With the Saints, Give Rest, O Christ

    • Traditional Russian
    • Content: Hymn during memorial services for the dead, asking for rest for the souls of the departed.
  5. Easter Hymn to the Theotokos

    • Composer: Malorossian
    • Content: A hymn sung to the Virgin Mary, celebrating the resurrection of Christ.
  6. God Is With Us

    • Composer: Dekhtereff
    • Content: A hymn emphasizing God's presence among His people.
  7. I Will Raise My Prayer to God

    • Composer: Archangelski
    • Content: A prayer for deliverance from corruption and hell.
  8. We Worship Thy Cross

    • Composer: Goncharoff
    • Content: A hymn venerating the cross and the Holy Resurrection.

At the bottom of the page, there's a note requesting the audience to remain silent and not applaud due to the sacred nature of the music.

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The image shows an open book, specifically a booklet of liturgical music arranged from Byzantine traditions. Here is a detailed summary of the contents visible on the pages:

Left Page:

  • The Great Litany by George Raptis, arranged from the Byzantine tradition.
    • Priest: Begins with a blessing to the Holy Trinity.
    • Choir: Repeats "Lord, have mercy upon us."
    • Amen: Follows each invocation.
    • The Trisagion Hymn (Thrice Holy Hymn): "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy upon us."
    • Litany: Includes petitions such as "Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord," "Lord, have mercy upon us," and "O Lord, save us."
    • Mercy of Peace: Consists of a prayer for peace and unity among the faithful.

Right Page:

  • We Sing Thee: Traditional arrangement from the Byzantine.
    • Holy, Holy, Holy: The Magnificat Hymn.
    • Receive Ye the Body of Christ: Arranged from the Byzantine tradition.
    • With the Saints, Give Rest, O Christ: A traditional Russian hymn during memorial services for the dead.
    • Easter Hymn to the Virgin Mary: A traditional Russian hymn.
    • God Is Worthy Us: A hymn emphasizing the glory of God.
    • I Will Raise My Prayer to God: Arranged by Archangelaki, a hymn of supplication and praise.
    • We Worship Thy Cross: A hymn glorifying the Holy Resurrection.

Additional Notes:

  • The booklet includes musical notations for the hymns, though the actual music is not fully visible in this image.
  • There are handwritten annotations on the left page, such as "Sunday, Nov. 15."
  • The booklet indicates that the sacred nature of the music requires the audience not to applaud.

This booklet appears to be a collection of liturgical hymns and prayers used in Orthodox Christian services, specifically arranged in a Byzantine tradition.

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The image depicts an open book, likely a liturgical or hymnal volume, containing religious texts and hymns. The pages are filled with various Orthodox Christian liturgical texts, hymns, and prayers, arranged by their traditional structure and usage in the Divine Liturgy.

On the left page:

  1. The Great Litany - Arranged from the Byzantine tradition by George Raptis, it starts with the priest's invocation and the responses of the choir and congregation.
  2. The Thrice Holy Hymn - Attributed to St. John Chrysostom, this hymn is repeated three times, with the congregation responding "Holy God, Holy mighty, holy immortal, have mercy upon us."
  3. Litany - Includes a series of prayers for various intentions, such as peace, mercy, and protection, interspersed with responses by the choir and congregation.
  4. Mercy of Peace - A section that includes the consecration of the bread and wine, highlighting the central part of the liturgy.

On the right page:

  1. Hymns - Several hymns are listed, including:
    • "We Sing Thee" (Holy, Holy, Holy)
    • "The Magnificent Hymn" (Traditional Russian)
    • "Receive Ye the Body of Christ" (Arranged from the Byzantine by Frank Desky)
    • "With the Saints, Give Rest, O Christ" (Traditional Russian)
    • "Easter Hymn to the Virgin Mary" (Maharov)
    • "God Is With Us" (Dekhtyarov)
    • "I Will Raise My Prayer to God" (Archangelaki)
    • "We Worship Thy Cross" (Gonchorov)

The text also includes notes about the nature of the music and requests to the audience, such as not to applaud due to the sacred nature of the music.

The book has handwritten notes in the top right corner of the left page, indicating the date "Sunday, Nov. 15" and some additional markings or comments. The pages are a mix of traditional and modern arrangements of hymns and prayers, reflecting the rich heritage of Orthodox Christian liturgical practices.

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The image appears to be a photograph of an open book displaying a page with musical scores and hymn lyrics. The left side of the page shows a list of hymns under the title "The Great Litany" with details on who says or sings each part, such as the priest, choir, deacon, and people. It includes instructions for singing and responses, as indicated by words like "repeated" or "thrice." The hymns are structured for a liturgical setting.

On the right side, there are hymn titles along with indications that they are traditional arrangements from the Byzantine and Russian Orthodox traditions. Titles include "How Holy, Holy, "Thou Art Magnificat," and "With the Saints, Give Rest." Below the hymn titles and lines of music, the page provides brief descriptors or notes about the hymn. At the bottom of this column, there is a note to the audience: "Because of the sacred nature of the music the audience is requested not to applaud."

The book is resting on a surface with its right side showing a bit of wear, and there's some partial text visible on the left edge, suggesting that it is part of a larger collection or anthology. The photograph captures the open book in clear detail, and the background is not visible, focusing the viewer's attention entirely on the book's contents.

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The image shows an open book with two pages visible. On the right-hand side page, there is a blue paper pasted onto the book page. The blue paper contains printed text with religious content, specifically prayers and hymns.

The text is divided into two columns labeled "I" and "II". The left column includes sections titled "The Great Litany," "The Beginning of the Divine Liturgy," "The Thrice Holy Hymn," "Litany," and "Mercy of Peace," with musical or liturgical annotations such as "Arranged from the Byzantine by George Raptis," "Tchaikovsky," and "Iokhov." These sections have instructions for the priest, choir, and deacon, along with the text of the prayers and hymns.

The right column includes sections titled "We Sing Thee," "The Magnifical Hymn," "Receive Ye The Body Of Christ," "With The Saints, Give Rest, O Christ," "Easter Hymn to The Virgin Mary," "God Is With Us," "I Will Raise My Prayer To God," and "We Worship Thy Cross." Each section is noted with traditional attributions such as "Traditional Russian," "Arranged from the Byzantine by Frank Desby," "Makarov," "Dekhterov," "Archangelski," and "Gonchorov."

At the bottom of the right column, there is a note requesting that the audience does not applaud "Because of the sacred nature of the music."

The blue paper is neatly stapled to the page of the book at the top corners. The book itself appears old, with slightly yellowed pages. On the left side of the image, part of the underlying book page can be seen, which appears to contain some text or clippings but is mostly obscured by the blue paper. The top margin of the book page has handwritten text partially visible: "Sunday, Nov. 15."

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The image shows two open pages from a liturgical book, likely a prayer book or hymnbook, used for religious services. The pages are titled "The Great Litany" and "The Magnificent Hymn," with hymns and prayers arranged from the Byzantine tradition. Here is a detailed description:

Left Page: "The Great Litany"

  • Title: "The Great Litany"
  • Arranged by: George Rapits
  • Beginning of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
  • Content:
    • Opening Invocation:
      • "The beginning of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Blessed is the kingdom of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever and world without end."
    • Choir and Deacon Sections:
      • Choir:
        • "O Lord, have mercy upon us. (repeated)"
        • "O Holy Mother of God, preserve us."
        • "To Thee, O Lord."
      • Deacon:
        • "Lord, have mercy upon us. (Thrice)"
        • "Protect us, save us, have mercy upon us, and keep us, O God, by Thy grace of our Father."
        • "Lord, have mercy upon us. (Thrice)"
        • "Hearken and have mercy upon us."
        • "Lord, have mercy upon us. (Thrice)"
    • Merciful Peace:
      • "The central part of the litany: the consecration of the bread and wine."
      • "And with thy spirit."
      • "We lift up our hearts unto the Lord."
      • "It is meet and right to worship the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Trinity consubstantial and undivided."
      • "Holy glory, holy, Lord of Sabaoth, heaven and earth are full of the glory of Thy Holy Spirit. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest."
      • "We sing, Amen, we bless Thee, we give thanks to Thee, O Lord, and unto Thee, our God, we pray."

Right Page: "The Magnificent Hymn"

  • Title: "The Magnificent Hymn"
  • Arranged by: Frank Debussy
  • Traditional Russian Hymn
  • Content:
    • Opening Invocation:
      • "We sing Thee, Holy, Holy, Holy."
      • "It is very meet to bless Thee who didst bring forth God, ever blessed and most spotless and Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and glorious incomparably more than the Seraphim, thou who inviate didst bring forth God the Word, and art Thyself Mother of God, Thee do we magnify."
    • Receive Ye the Body of Christ:
      • "Receive Ye the body of Christ: taste ye of the fountain of immortal life. Alleluia."
    • With the Saints, Give Rest, O Christ:
      • "With the saints, give rest, O Christ, to the souls of your servants; where there is neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but life eternal. At the tomb we sing this song, Alleluia."
    • Easter Hymn to the Virgin Mary:
      • "The angel cried to the gracious Son: Ghost Virgin, rejoice! And again I say rejoice! For Thy Son rose the third day from the tomb, raising up the dead. Be glad, O ye people! The Lord has lighten upon Thee. Rejoice and be glad, O Zion! And Thou, pure Mother of God, glory in Thy Son's resurrection!"
    • God is With Us:
      • "God is with us; understand people and submit, for God is with us."
    • I Will Raise My Prayer to God:
      • "I will raise my prayer to God. To Him will I tell my sorrows for misery fills my soul and my life approaches Hell. I will pray like Jonah. O Thy Cross."
    • We Worship Thy Cross:
      • "We worship Thy Cross, O Lord, and glorify Thy Holy Resurrection!"
    • Note:
      • "Because of the sacred nature of the music the audience is requested not to applaud."

Additional Details:

  • Handwritten Note:
    • In the top-left corner of the left page, there is a handwritten note that reads:
      • "Sunday, Nov. 15"
  • Page Number:
    • The left page is numbered "1."
  • Layout:
    • The text is formatted in a structured, liturgical style, with sections for the choir, deacon, and congregation.
    • The hymns and prayers are arranged in a traditional format, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • Visual Appearance:
    • The pages appear to be from an old or vintage book, with aged paper and a slightly worn appearance.
    • The text is printed in a serif font, typical of liturgical books.

This image depicts a page from a liturgical book used for Orthodox Christian worship, showcasing hymns and prayers central to the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

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The image shows an open book with a white page displaying a religious text. The book is titled "The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom," arranged from the Byzantine Rite by George Christ. The page contains a hymn titled "The Great Litany," which is arranged from the Byzantine Rite by George Christ. The hymn is written in a traditional Russian style and includes various sections such as "The Magnificat Hymn," "The Trisagion Hymn," and "The Litany." The hymn is divided into sections for the priest, choir, and deacon, with specific prayers and invocations for each. The hymn is a part of the Divine Liturgy, a central religious ceremony in the Eastern Orthodox Church.