Great Sacred Music: Songs of Farewell
(Thursday 30th October 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.
I know my soul hath power – Parry
Hymn: Glory to you, O God
My soul, there is a country – Parry
Lord, let me know mine end – Parry
Hymn: For all the Saints
At the round earth’s imagined corners – Parry
Led by Revd Dr Sam Well
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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