Great Sacred Music: The Beasts of the Earth

(Thursday 9th 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.

For the beauty of the earth – Cindy Berry
Hymn: All creatures of our God and King 
The heavens are telling – Haydn
All we like sheep – Handel
Benedicite in G – Jackson
Hymn: Rise and shine and give God the glory
O what a wonderful scene – Horowitz (from ‘Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo’)

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
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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