A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Lord of all hopefulness – Nils Greenhow Hymn: Abide with me Look to the day – John Rutter Nation shall speak peace unto nation – Barry Rose By gracious powers – William Bradley Roberts Halcyon Days – Melissa Dunphy Hymn: Blessed Assurance I’ve got peace like a river – Spiritual arr. Mary McDonald
Thursday 2 July: St Thomas
02-07-2026 | 34 Min.
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Quia vidisti me, Thoma – Palestrina Hymn: Blessed Thomas, doubt no longer We walk by faith – Marty Haugen O love – Elaine Hagenberg Locus iste – Tarik O’Regan Hymn: How often we, like Thomas (Ewing) O when the Saints – arr. John Rutter
Thursday 25 June: Day of the Seafarer
25-06-2026 | 32 Min.
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis 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 – Ben Ponniah Make me an island – Lucy Walker Crossing the bar – Rani Arbo Hymn: There’s a wideness in God’s merc Wade in the water – arr. Moses Hogan
Thursday 18 June: God’s gonna set this world on fire
18-06-2026 | 34 Min.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Accompanied by Polina Sosnina Performed by St Martin’s Voices
God’s gonna set this world on fire – Moses Hogan Hymn: Dear Lord and Father of mankind (Repton) Across the vast eternal sky – Ola Gjeilo Veni creator spiritus – Eleanor Daley Breathe on me, breath of God – Philip Wilby Hymn: Come Holy Spirit, come (Diademata) Fire, fire (from ‘Little Jazz Madrigals’) – Bob Chilcott
Thursday 11 June: A New Heaven
11-06-2026 | 34 Min.
Led by Sarah Keating Directed by Andrew Earis Accompanied by Polina Sosnina Performed by St Martin’s Voices
My Lord, what a morning! – arr. H.T. Burleigh Hymn: Christ is made the sure foundation And I saw a new heaven – Edgar Bainton Pure river of water of life – James MacMillan The kingdom of heaven – Lucy Walker Hymn: Jerusalem the golden Tears in heaven – Eric Clapton arr. Roger Emerson
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