evensong (Meaning)
evensong (n)
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
(Anglican Church) a daily evening service with prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer
evensong (n.)
A song for the evening; the evening service or form of worship (in the Church of England including vespers and compline); also, the time of evensong.
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evensong Sentence Examples
- The church bell tolled, calling the faithful to evensong.
- As the sun began to set, the choir gathered in the chapel for evensong.
- The soft, melodic notes of the evensong service filled the church.
- The congregation sat in silent contemplation during the evensong service.
- The priest led the congregation in prayer and song during evensong.
- The stained-glass windows cast a warm glow on the congregation during evensong.
- The evensong service was a time for reflection and spiritual renewal.
- The choir's voices harmonized beautifully during the evensong service.
- The evensong service ended with a benediction and a final hymn.
- The congregation left the church feeling uplifted and renewed after the evensong service.
FAQs About the word evensong
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays, (Anglican Church) a daily evening servic
matins,vespers, invocation, thanksgiving,prayer, collect, request, litany, petition, requiescat
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The church bell tolled, calling the faithful to evensong.
As the sun began to set, the choir gathered in the chapel for evensong.
The soft, melodic notes of the evensong service filled the church.
The congregation sat in silent contemplation during the evensong service.
