Great Sacred Music: Sea Sunday
(Thursday 17th July 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.
Never weather-beaten sail – Thomas Campion
Hymn: Jesus calls us, o’er the tumult
Ave Maris Stella – Edvard Grieg
A Hymn to Christ – Imogen Holst
Crossing the bar – Rani Arbo
Hymn: There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
Take me to the water – Spiritual medley arr. Dilworth
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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