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Living Tradition – Sing unto the Lord a new song

Becky joins the Hymn Society to explore how hymns reflect social change. Janet Wooton shares how nostalgic hymns can comfort, heal, and support those living with dementia.

Becky Silver explores the joy of hymns with members of the Hymn Society of Great Britain.

A week of features exploring the nostalgia and spiritual resonance of school assembly hymns, anticipating the results of a Songs of Praise poll of the Nation's Favourite Assembly Hymns.

Reading: Psalm 78: 1-4

Music:
Lord of Hopefulness – Guildford Cathedral Choir
O thou who camest from above – Westminster Abbey Choir
Lord of the Dance – Choir of Queens’ College, Cambridge

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15 minutes

Broadcast

  • Thu 20 Nov 2025 09:45