Great Sacred Music: International Day of Peace

(Thursday 19th September 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.

I will be a child of peace – Elaine Hagenberg
Hymn: Lord, make us servants of your peace (O Waly Waly)
We shall walk through the valley in peace – arr. Undine Smith Moore
Peace I leave with you – Amy Beach
Benedictus from ‘The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace’ – Karl Jenkins
Peace – Paul Mealor
Hymn: Peace, perfect peace (Peace, perfect peace)
I’ve got peace like a river – arr. Mary McDonald

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Directed by Olivia Tait 
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Accompanied by Polina Sosnina

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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