[ England...This England / Gift of Music / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 20 June 2011
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A selection of hymns for the church's year, from Advent to Trinity, recorded in the churches and chapels of Oxford. A glorious celebration of an English tradition, with reminders of old favourites from times past, and some familiar and heart-warming tunes and words.
1 Lo he comes with clouds descending Advent
2 Guide me O thou great redeemer
3 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Magdala directed by David Skinner
4 Of the father's love begotten Christmas
The Choir of New College, Oxford directed by Edward Higginbottom
5 Lord Jesus think on me Lent
Magdala directed by David Skinner
6 All glory laud and honour Palm Sunday
The Choir of All Saints Church, Margaret Street directed by Harry Bramma
7 The day of resurrection Easter
The Choir of Gloucester Cathedral directed by David Briggs
8 The strife is o'er, the battle done Easter
The Choir of Truro Cathedral directed by Andrew Nethsingha
9 Come down o love divine Whitsuntide
Magdala directed by David Skinner
10 We plough the fields and scatter Harvest
11 Now thank we all our God Thanksgiving
The Victoria Singers conducted by Sarah Tenant-Flowers
12 Awake my soul Morning
13 For all thy saints Saints' Days
Magdala directed by David Skinner
14 The old rugged cross
15 Abide with me fast falls
16 All through the night
17 Now the day is over
18 Nearer my God to thee
19 Eternal father strong to save
20 Onward Christian soldiers
The Victoria Singers conducted by Sarah Tenant-Flowers