Great Sacred Music: Contemporary Hymnwriters
(Thursday 8th February 2024)
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Including hymns by Bernadette Farrell, Stuart Townend and Robert Willis.
O God you search me and you know me – Bernadette Farrell
Hymn: Earth’s fragile beauties we possess
Christ be in my waking – Stuart Townend
Unless a grain of wheat – Bernadette Farrell
Hymns, psalms and sacred songs – Thomas Hewitt Jones
Hymn: Hope of our calling – Ally Barrett
Cloth for the cradle – John Bell
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Directed by Andrew Earis
With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
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