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My Favourite Hymn



Katherine Jenkins introduces a feast of favourite hymns as the Songs of Praise presenters and the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, reveal the hymns and worship songs that mean the most to them. The archbishop explains that his favourite has always remained close to his heart because it was the first hymn he sang after experiencing the love of God for himself and becoming a Christian.\n\nKatherine explores the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the famous Chelsea Pensioners and designed by Sir Christopher Wren. She is shown around Wren's chapel in the heart of the community and meets a Chelsea Pensioner who is a regular in the congregation.\n\nChart-topping British country duo The Shires chat to Claire McCollum about growing up singing in churches and choirs and perform an exclusive version of their favourite hymn, Jerusalem.\n\nMusic:\nHow Great Thou Art from Holy Trinity Platt, Manchester\nLead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us from St Michael's Church, Southampton\nAnd Can It Be from St Pol de Leon, Penzance\nHeart of Worship by Philippa Hanna from St Thomas the Martyr's Church, Newcastle\nHere Is Love, Vast as the Ocean from Our Lady's Church, York\nBrother, Sister Let Me Serve You from St Elisabeth's Church, Reddish\nJerusalem\nThe Lord's My Shepherd from St John the Baptist, Tideswell\nDear Lord and Father of Mankind from Christ Church, Port Sunlight.

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