Tag: music

Bring us O Lord God – Words John Donne (15572-1631), Music William H Harris (1883-1973)

February 24, 2026

This article first appeared in the March 2023 issues of our parish magazine. I can’t remember when I was introduced to this anthem (other than pre-pandemic), but I sang it with the Manchester Chorale, and probably in a couple of concerts. It is scored for two unaccompanied choirs, both singing at the same time, so … More Bring us O Lord God – Words John Donne (15572-1631), Music William H Harris (1883-1973)

Lenten Hymns

February 23, 2026

Every Sunday, Monday and Friday in Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn. St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 and 466111 for music streaming and One Licence M-40120 for music streaming.

Lenten Hymns

February 22, 2026

Every Sunday, Monday and Friday in Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn. St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 and 466111 for music streaming and One Licence M-40120 for music streaming.

Lenten Anthems

February 21, 2026

Every Saturday in Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten anthem. From tomorrow the liturgical theme will be temptation, so Carol and Tom sing this beautiful song for you: St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 and 466111 for music streaming and One Licence M-40120 for music streaming. … More Lenten Anthems

Lenten Hymns

February 20, 2026

Every Sunday, Monday and Friday in Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn. St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 and 466111 for music streaming and One Licence M-40120 for music streaming.

This Little Babe – Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

January 27, 2026

This article was written for the January 2023 issue of our parish magazine. One of my favourite mantras used in these monthly articles that carols are not just for Christmas. They are also for Advent, Epiphany, Lent and Easter. I may be stretching a point, but this piece is here in January to represent the … More This Little Babe – Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Thorns In the Straw Graham Kendrick (1950-present)

January 13, 2026

This article was written for inclusion in the December 2025 issue of our parish magazine. In mid-December 2024 Rev Christine cam to me with a suggestion of a new anthem for Christmas – “but not this Christmas”, she said, “it’s far too short notice!” I found the sheet music, loved it, checked with Tom, and … More Thorns In the Straw Graham Kendrick (1950-present)

Myn Lyking

December 23, 2025

In music terms, this is an ancient Christmas Carol, dating from the 16th century. I was only introduced to it two Christmases ago though. Cast your mind back. December 2020 was a bleak time. Only a few people were allowed in our churches, and major festivals and services were pre-recorded. Great efforts were made to … More Myn Lyking