Evensong is a traditionally Anglican service of beauty and contemplation. Begun by Bishop Thomas Cranmer in the time of King Henry VIII it combined the evening services of Vespers and Compline into one act of worship: Evensong. The choir sings on behalf of the congregation, who pray by actively listening. A musical setting of prayers (Preces and Responses) is always sung, as well as a setting of the evening canticles; the Magnificat (Mary's song), and Nunc Dimittis (Simeon's Song). There is also an anthem, an Anglican chant psalm and a hymn or two.