We went to Evensong at York Minster yesterday at 5:PM. The whole experience was amazing! The first part of the Minster was built in the 11 hundreds. Over the centuries other sections were added and the final effect is majestic, with towers and spires all pointed upward, to our creator. The tall stained glass windows are glorious. It truly is an edifice glorifying to God. No ordinary music or service would do here. The music was performed by a choir of men and boys, some of the boys seemed to be too young to know how to sing that wonderful music but they did and it was marvelous! I especially loved the last beautiful note which would ring for a few seconds after the music stopped. The classic liturgy, which included confession of sin, pardon, the Lord's Prayer and Scripture readings fit perfectly with that wonderful place of worship.
In spite of all the wonder and awe inspiring music and ancient liturgy, Eva and I both had a hard time staying awake near the end of the service. Giving in to sleep when you have had so little in the last 24 hours is impossible to resist, but falling over sideways in the seat has a way jerking you awake real fast.
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