Great Sacred Music: Day of the Seafarer

(Thursday 25 June 2026)

A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

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Directed by

Accompanied by

Performed by St Martin’s Voices

Never weather-beaten sail – Thomas Campion
Hymn: Eternal Father, strong to save
They that go down to the sea in ships – Herbert Sumsion
Make me an island – Lucy Walker
Crossing the bar – Rani Arbo
Hymn: There’s a wideness in God’s merc
Take me to the water – Spiritual medley arr. Dilworth

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