Music for the Contemplative Mind: Set Me As A Seal

How strong is love? The Song of Solomon answers these questions, set to music in this piece, Set Me as a Seal. This album brings together sacred choral works by composers united by a shared philosophical and theological outlook, offering a sequence that explores stillness, meaning, and the deeper resonance of text through music. Drawn together by a love of music, of philosophy, and of the Christian tradition, their approach is shaped in part by the teaching of Leon MacLaren, a self-taught polymath whose search in pursuit of life’s deeper questions informed a distinctive understanding of sound, listening, and creativity. • Order your digital download or CD with free shipping at https://conviviumrecords.co.uk/produc... Set me as a seal Music by David Fletcher, text from Song of Solomon 8:6-7 (KJV) Set me as a seal was composed in 1993 for the Philosophy School’s choir, Discantvs, which at the time was run by Bruce Ramell. David Fletcher was a keen singer in the group, and this piece became the inspiration for a larger setting of texts from the Song of Solomon titled The Song of Songs, later premiered by the choir in 1997. (Adrian Green Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm; for love is strong as deathh; jealousy is cruel as the grave; the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it. Phoenix Consort Adam Whitmore - conductor Recorded at St John’s, Upper Norwood, London, 20th and 21st February 2026 CR130 © 2026 Convivium Records. All rights of the producer and of the owner of the works reproduced reserved. The School of Philosophy and Economic Science offers courses in practical philosophy and economics with justice as well as other subjects. It aims to approach philosophy in a practical way, encouraging students to apply philosophy in their lives. The School also introduces a mindfulness-type exercise leading eventually to mantra meditation. Enjoyed this video? Subscribe to our channel to watch more videos from the School of Philosophy and Economic Science. Also visit our website for information about courses, lectures and events. Connect with us: Courses: https://schoolofphilosophy.org/pages/... Website: https://schoolofphilosophy.org Facebook: https://bit.ly/2YchKAoSPES Instagram: @schoolofphilosophyUK X: @schoolofphilUK Join our Mailing list: https://schoolofphilosophy.org/pages/... Support the School: The School has many offerings free of charge or at a reduced fee. Any gift, however small, will help the School continue with its work. Make a Donation: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/18466 © School of Philosophy and Economic Science. The School of Philosophy and Economic Science 11-13 Mandeville Pl, London W1U 3AJ 020 3287 1443 https://goo.gl/maps/Vv3kLCGNoVRDTtqe6 Charity numbers: 313115 and SC039950 ===================================================== #practicalphilosophy