Great Sacred Music: Five lessons and carols
(Thursday 19th December 2024)
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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.
The Oxen – Jessica French
1st lesson: Isaiah 9 – Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah
Hymn: Once in royal David’s city – arr. Sarah MacDonald
2nd lesson: Luke 1 The Angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary
Angelus ad virginem – arr. Carol Barnett
3rd lesson: Luke 2 St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus
Away in a manger – Lucy Walker
4th lesson: Luke 2 The Shepherds go to the manger
Wexford Carol – Irish trad. arr Sarah Quartel
5th lesson: John 1 The Incarnation of the Word of God
Hymn: Hark! the herald-angels sing – arr. Sarah MacDonald
All and some – Olivia Sparkhall
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Directed and accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
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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