Great Sacred Music: World Environment Day
(Thursday 5th June 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.
Act justly – Bernadette Farrell
Hymn: Earth’s fragile beauties we possess
Christ hath a garden – Howard Helvey
Look at the world – John Rutter
There will come soft rains – Lucy Walker
Blessed be – Melanie DeMore
Hymn: God is working his purpose out
There was a time – Elaine Hagenberg
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
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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