Reflection in words & music – Sunday 3rd August

Join The Revd Paula Hollingsworth, Chaplain of St Paul's Cathedral, and St Bride's Choir for this week's reflection in words and music. This week we are most grateful to The Revd Paula Hollingsworth, Chaplain of St Paul's Cathedral, who will lead our service of Parish Communion in church and has recorded a reflection for us to use online. In light of the man in the parable in today's reading, Paula suggest we consider the exercise of wondering what might be our dying wish or regret or prayer. St Bride's Choir opens this week's reflection in words and music with the verse anthem "O where shall wisdom be found?" by William Boyce which sets text from Job. One of England's finest baroque composers, Boyce had the misfortune of being overshadowed by Handel. We close with the hymn "All my hope on God is founded" set to the stirring tune, Michael, by Herbert Howells, and translated from the German text of Joachim Neander by poet Robert Bridges. Information about our weekly Sunday services in St Bride's of Choral Eucharist at 11am (https://www.stbrides.com/worship-music/worship/regular-services/choral-eucharist/) and Choral Evensong at 5:30pm (https://www.stbrides.com/worship-music/worship/regular-services/choral-evensong/) can be found on the website. Find out what's happening at St Bride's at https://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 https://www.justgiving.com/stbrideschurchfleetstreet