Great Sacred Music: Isaac Watts
(Thursday 28th November 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.
Joy to the world – arr. John Rutter
Hymn: Come let us join our cheerful songs (Nativity)
Lo! He slumbers in his manger – Cecilia McDowall
Give us the wings of faith – Ernest Bullock
When I survey the wondrous cross (from St John Passion) – Bob Chilcott
I sing the mighty power of God – arr. Mack Wilberg
Hymn: Jesus shall reign, where’er the sun (Truro)
Alas and did my Saviour bleed – Stan Pethel
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Directed by Andrew Earis
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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