From the darkness of pre-creation chaos to the light of resurrection. We begin in total darkness and kindle the New Fire, continue with the history of God’s saving acts and the promises of Baptism and, in a flash of light and thunderous music, we proclaim, “Alleluia, Christ is risen” and Easter breaks forth.

Service music:

Zachary Wadsworth O saving victim
Arvo Pärt The deer’s cry
Frank Ticheli Earth Song
Morten Lauridsen O nata lux
John Tavener The Lord’s Prayer
John Tavener All Ye that in Christ have been baptized
Herbert Howells Communion Service (Collegium Regale)
Ralph Vaughan Williams Easter (Five mystical songs)
Healey Willan Rise up, my fair one