Great Sacred Music: Metaphysical Poets
(Thursday 23rd January 2024)
When watching live, you can increase the quality of the video to 720p by pressing the ‘settings cog’ button on the video menu. You can also unmute and change the volume.
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
Sweet stay a while – John Dowland
Hymn: King of Glory, King of Peace
A Hymne to Christ – Imogen Holst
My soul, there is a country – C.H.H. Parry
Come and let us live – Samuel Webbe Jr.
Hymn: With all the powers my poor heart hath
Let all the world – Sally Albrecht
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.
You may also like
Bread for the World (16.04)
Join us here online or in person in St Martin-in-the-Fields for Bread for the World, an informal Eucharist led by Revd Angela Sheard with a reflection from Duncan McCall.
Great Sacred Music: Prayer (10.04)
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
Parish Eucharist (06.04)
Parish Eucharist on Sunday 6th April, 2025, the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Presided By Revd Dr Sam Wells, With a Sermon by Revd Angela Sheard.
Bread for the World (02.04)
Join us here online or in person in St Martin-in-the-Fields for Bread for the World, an informal Eucharist.
Contemplative Prayer (29.03)
Nazareth Contemplative Prayer on Saturday 29th March 2025 with Revd Catherine Duce on Millennium Bridge, London.
Parish Eucharist (13.04)
Parish Eucharist on Sunday 13th April, 2025, Palm Sunday. With Presider Revd Angela Sheard and a Passion narrative.
Bread for the World (09.04)
Join us here online or in person in St Martin-in-the-Fields for Bread for the World, an informal Eucharist led by Revd Angela Sheard with a reflection from Duncan McCall.
Contemplative Prayer (05.04)
Nazareth Contemplative Prayer on Saturday 5th March 2025 with Revd Angela Sheard at St James’ Piccadilly.
In Every Corner Sing (31.03)
A new service of word and music with a focus on global themes on Mondays at 1pm during term-time, featuring beautiful singing from our choral scholars.
Morning Song (28.03)
Sung Morning Prayer led by Revd Catherine Duce with music performed by the Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields, directed by Olivia Tait.
Contemplative Prayer (12.04)
Nazareth Contemplative Prayer on Saturday 12th March 2025 with Revd Catherine Duce in Clissold Park.
In Every Corner Sing (07.04)
A service of word and music with a focus on global themes on Mondays at 1pm during term-time, featuring singing from our choral scholars.
Morning Song (04.04)
Sung Morning Prayer led by Jolley Gosnold with music performed by the Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields, directed by Olivia Tait.
Sermon (30.03)
A sermon preached at St Martin-in-the-Fields on Sunday 30th March 2025, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, by Revd Dr Sam Wells.
Great Sacred Music: The Annunciation (27.03)
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
Morning Song (11.04)
Sung Morning Prayer led by Revd Catherine Duce with music performed by the Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields, directed by Olivia Tait.
Sermon (06.04)
A sermon preached at St Martin-in-the-Fields on Sunday 6th April 2025, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, by Revd Angela Sheard.
Great Sacred Music: George Herbert (03.04)
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
Parish Eucharist (30.03)
Parish Eucharist at 10am on Sunday 30th March, 2025, the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Bread for the World (26.03)
Join us here online or in person in St Martin-in-the-Fields for Bread for the World, an informal Eucharist led by Revd Catherine Duce with a reflection from Maddie Nesbitt.