Great Sacred Music: God is Gone Up – A Celebration for Ascension Day

(Thursday 9th May 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.

Coelos ascendit hodie – Charles Villiers Stanford
Hymn: Hail the day that sees him rise
God is gone up – Orlando Gibbons
King of Glory, King of Peace – Grayston Ives
Lift up your heads – William Mathias
Hymn: Crown him with many crowns
Let all the world – Sally Albrecht

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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