Reflection in words & music - Sunday 22nd March 2026

Join The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector of St Bride's, and St Bride's Choir for this week's reflection in words and music. The opening anthem is the best-known work of the Venetian Baroque composer, Antonio Lotti. Lotti's music is full of expressive word painting, suspensions and chromaticism and he was particularly skilled at writing for the voice. It's a perfect piece for Passion Sunday which we mark in church today. Alison expresses her sympathy for Lazarus who is the central character in our reading from St John's Gospel. We close with the seasonal hymn "When I survey the wondrous cross", one of the many classic hymns by Isaac Watts, who is often called the father of English hymnody. Information about our weekly Sunday services in St Bride's of Choral Eucharist at 11am (www.stbrides.com/worship-music/wo…horal-eucharist/) and Choral Evensong at 5:30pm (www.stbrides.com/worship-music/wo…choral-evensong/) can be found on the website. Find out what's happening at St Bride's at www.stbrides.com/whats-on If you enjoy listening, please leave a comment below or subscribe to our channel. It is great to get your feedback. SUPPORT ST BRIDE'S ================== We are hugely grateful for people's generosity which we wholly rely on to continue our work, maintain our wonderful architectural heritage and support world-class music-making. People are often surprised to learn that St Bride's receives no external funding. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so at www.justgiving.com/stbrideschurchfleetstreet