Great Sacred Music: Baptism of Christ

(Thursday 14th January)

Great Sacred Music
Baptism of Christ
Thursday 14th January

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Ben Giddens.

Music:
Come, Holy Ghost – Attwood arr. David Iliff
O for a closer walk with God – Anthony Caesar
I want Jesus to walk with me – Spiritual arr. Iliff
A Gaelic Blessing – John Rutter


The music was recorded in person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.

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