Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Directed by Andrew Earis
Accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Performed by St Martin’s Voices  

Five lessons and carols
Hymn: Once in royal David’s city – arr. Sarah MacDonald
1st lesson: Isaiah 9 – Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah
Choir: The Oxen – Jessica French
2nd lesson: Luke 1 The Angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary
Choir: Angelus ad virginem – arr. Carol Barnett
3rd lesson: Luke 2 St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus
Choir: Away in a manger – Lucy Walker
4th lesson: Luke 2 The Shepherds go to the manger
Choir: Wexford Carol – Irish trad. arr Sarah Quartel
5th lesson: John 1 The Incarnation of the Word of God
Hymn: Hark! the herald-angels sing – arr. Sarah MacDonald
Choir: All and some – Olivia Sparkhall

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

This week’s Great Sacred Music will be livestreamed and available to view on StMartins.Digital and our Facebook page.

With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.