Great Sacred Music: World Wildlife Day
(Thursday 26th February 2026)
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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 Word was God – Rosephanye Powell
Hymn: Morning glory, starlit sky
Benedicite in G – Francis Jackson
And the swallow – Caroline Shaw
Linden Lea – Vaughan Williams arr. Arthur Somervell
Hymn: All creatures of our God and King
Le chant des oiseaux – Clément Janequin
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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