As St Valentine's Day approaches, Katherine Jenkins visits the Tower of London where it is thought the earliest recorded valentine was written in the 15th century. She explores the tower's two beautiful chapels and meets the first female beefeater. We find out about Christian digital dating and join two young people hoping to find their valentine. Finally, Sean Fletcher hears from the couple passing on the secrets of their long and happy marriage to those planning to tie the knot, and Gregory Porter sings about love.\n\nMusic:\nHymn books at the ready! Here's what we're singing this week.\nGod Is Love, His the Care- Albert Hall, Nottingham\nThe King of Love My Shepherd Is - The Church of St Cross, Winchester\nOpen the Eyes of My Heart, Lord - St Thomas the Marty's Church, Newcastle\nWhen Love Was King - Performed by Gregory Porter\nO Jesus I Have Promised - Bangor Cathedral \nThe Church's One Foundation - Christ Church Oxton, Birkenhead\nGod Is Love, Let Heaven Adore Him - All Saint's Church, Northampton.
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