Great Sacred Music: Five Lessons and Carols

(Thursday 18th December 2025)

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A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Up! good Christen folk and listen – Woodward
First Lesson: The prophet foretells the coming of the Saviour (Isaiah 9)
A virgin most pure – Wood
Second Lesson: St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus (Luke 2)
O little one sweet – J.S. Bach
Third Lesson: The shepherds go to the manger (Luke 2)
The Shepherd’s farewell – Berlioz
Fourth Lesson: The wise men are led by the star to Jesus (Matthew 2)
Hymn: Unto us is born a Son
Fifth Lesson: St John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation (John 1)
Zither carol – Sargent

Led by Revd Dr Sam Well
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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