Herbert Howells - Take him, earth, for cherishing Downtown Voices Stephen Sands, conductor Trinity Church, NYC Text translated by Helen Waddell, from a 4th-century poem by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius: Take him, earth, for cherishing, to Thy ...  moreHerbert Howells - Take him, earth, for cherishing Downtown Voices Stephen Sands, conductor Trinity Church, NYC Text translated by Helen Waddell, from a 4th-century poem by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius: Take him, earth, for cherishing, to Thy tender breast receive him. Body of a man I bring thee, noble even in its ruin. Once was this a spirit’s dwelling, by the breath of God created. High the heart that here was beating, Christ the prince of all its living. Guard him well, the dead I give thee, not unmindful of his creature shall he ask it: he who made it symbol of his mystery. Comes the hour God hath appointed to fulfil the hope of men, then must thou, in very fashion, what I give, return again. not though ancient time decaying wear away these bones to sand, ashes that a man might measure in the hollow of his hand: not though wandering winds and idle, drifting through the empty sky, scatter dust was nerve and sinew, is it given to man to die. Once again the shining...    less

Nunc Dimittis with music based on The Long Day Closes by Sir Arthur Sullivan Arranged by Duncan Saunderson The score is available direct from Duncan Saunderson at dsdsaunderson [at] googlemail.com Lord, now lettest thou Thy servant depart in pea...  moreNunc Dimittis with music based on The Long Day Closes by Sir Arthur Sullivan Arranged by Duncan Saunderson The score is available direct from Duncan Saunderson at dsdsaunderson [at] googlemail.com Lord, now lettest thou Thy servant depart in peace according to Thy word. For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of Thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost As it was in the beginning Is now and ever shall be World without end Amen  less