New hymn to commemorate the 175th anniversaries of the Anglican and Catholic Archdioceses of Melbourne

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On 6 March, the choir and congregation of St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne premiered a new joint commission to commemorate the founding of both the Anglican and Catholic archdioceses of Melbourne. ‘Come Down to Earth’ is a six verse hymn, suitable for congregational use, with music by noted composer Christopher Wilcox SJ and words by Katherine Firth.

(L-R) Christopher Wilcocks SJ (composer), Dr Katherine Firth (lyricist),
The Very Revd Dr Andreas Loewe (Dean of Melbourne), Mr Philip Nicholls (Director of Music)