Reflection in words & music – Sunday 8th 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. A beautiful and poignant soprano solo opens our reflection this week in a setting of Psalm 51 – Wash me throughly from my wickedness – by Samuel Sebastian Wesley who died 250 years ago. Wesley was less critically acclaimed than his outstanding musician father, Samuel Wesley. His music was variable in quality and often described as trite, but this anthem is a real gem. We hear John's account of Jesus and the woman of Samaria, then Alison begins her reflection with a memory from her time at theological college in Oxford. The hymn "We sing the praise of him who died" was written by the barrister turned priest, Thomas Kelly, who was renown for his earnest evangelical preaching and it closes our act of worship. 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