THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS - Nick Swarbrick & Tim Hutchinson - The Balm of Gilead

With Nick back and Tim relieved not to be holding the fort alone, this episode begins with something different - a discussion about the anointing of the sick - and ends with something equally out of the ordinary - a joke that Nick really should have heard before. And if that wasn't enough right in the middle, Nick and Tim settle a matter playing rock, paper, scissors. Intrigued? Have a listen. Here is the music they played as well as the lyrics to the hymn from Glenstal Tim sang. 1. There is a Balm in Gilead sung by Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle from the album Spirituals in Concert (Kathleen Battle Edition, Vol. 10) 2. The Communion Antiphon for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Amen Dico Vobis, Sung by the Dominican Friars. 3. Our Help is in the Name of the Lord from the Hillbilly Thomists 4. Tallis: Spem in Alium - 1. Spem in Alium from the album Spem in Alium - The Tallis Scholars Sing Thomas Tallis 5. Sunctus (sung live!) 6. Duruflé: Requiem, Op. 9: IV. Sanctus from the album Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48 - Duruflé: Requiem, Op. 9 7. The Hymn at Nightfall from the album Vision of Peace: Monks of Ampleforth Abbey 8. Compline hymn from Glenstal (sung live!) 9. Salve Regina : Glissade dans la neige from the album Le grand silence (Bande originale du film) Compline Hymn: As shadows fall and daylight dies, Renew your gift of peace. Be with us as we close our eyes, Let all our troubles cease. Though we may sleep, stay in our hearts Keep your love there ablaze. When darkness of the night departs We’ll rise to sing your praise. Watch over us that as we sleep, Our purpose stay aflame. Let angels all-night vigil keep To guard us in your name. To you be glory, God of rest, And glory to your Son, To you be glory, Spirit blest, The Holy Three in One. Amen