Epiphany Carol Service

Hilary Term began with a candlelit celebration of the Epiphany of Christ. Epiphany, like Advent and Christmas, has its own distinctive carols. Sung by the College Choir, these included two pieces from the Merton Choirbook.

Prelude
Marche des Trois Mages Dubois
Les Mages Messiaen

Carols
In the bleak midwinter Holst
Deus, qui hodierna Saleeb (Merton Choirbook)
The Magi’s Gifts Allain (Merton Choirbook)
Tomorrow shall be my dancing day Gardiner
A New Year Carol Britten
Benedicamus Domino Warlock

Hymns
30 (omit 2&3), ‘We three kings’, 58, ‘Jesus, come! for we invite you’, 52

Homily
Andreas Wenzel (St Stephen’s House), Pastoral Assistant

Voluntary
Final (Symphonie III) Vierne