Great Sacred Music: The Word of the Lord

(Thursday 23rd 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.

The Lord’s Prayer – Lucy Walker
Hymn: Blessed Assurance
In the beginning was the word – Patrick Hawes
Though I speak with the tongues of men – Edward Bairstow
The Beatitudes – Philip Stopford
Hymn: I will sing the wondrous story

Baba yetu – Christopher Tin

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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