Vital Spark of Heavenly Flame

Music of Death and Resurrection from English Parish Churches and Chapels, 1760-1840

Psalmody and The Parley of Instruments directed by Peter Holman


CD Hyperion CDA67020

This is the day the Lord hath made” – Thomas Greatorex
Vital spark of heavenly flame” – Edward Harwood
When rising from the bed of death” – John Pixell
The Lord is risen” – Robert Wainwright
Alas! and did my Saviour bleed” – Richard Taylor
Yes! the Redeemer rose” – Richard Taylor
Angels, roll the rock away!” – Richard Taylor
I heard a voice from heaven” – Henry Harrington
Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb” – Handel arr. Edward miller
Christ being raised from the dead” – Stephen Jarvis
Might I in thy sight appear” – Samuel Wesley
O Lord, what is man!” – Haydn, arr. William Gardiner
Spirit, leave thy house of clay!” – John Fawcett
Rejoice, the Lord is King” – Handel, arr. Samuel Wesley
Now is Christ risen from the dead” – John Fawcett

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