Great Sacred Music: George Herbert
(Thursday 3rd April 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.
A Grateful Heart – Mary Plumstead
Hymn: Teach me, my God and King
The Call – Richard Lloyd
King of glory, king of peace – Henry Walford Davies
Listen, sweet dove – Grayston Ives
Even-Song – Bob Chilcott
Hymn: The God of love my shepherd is
Let all the world – Ralph Vaughan Williams
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Directed by Andrew Earis
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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