Great Sacred Music: Five Lessons and Carols

Thursday 18 December 2025

1:00 pm - 1:35 pm

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

Up! good Christen folk and listen – Woodward

First Lesson: The prophet foretells the coming of the Saviour (Isaiah 9)

A virgin most pure – Wood

Second Lesson: St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus (Luke 2)

O little one sweet – J.S. Bach

Third Lesson: The shepherds go to the manger (Luke 2)

The Shepherd’s farewell – Berlioz

Fourth Lesson: The wise men are led by the star to Jesus (Matthew 2)

Hymn: Unto us is born a Son

Fifth Lesson: St John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation (John 1)

Zither carol – Sargent

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.

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Great Sacred Music: Five Lessons and Carols

Thursday 18 December 2025

1:00 pm - 1:35 pm

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