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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- From the Amman Valley, welcome - to Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:07 > 0:00:11- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:11 > 0:00:15- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:19 > 0:00:23- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- The Amman Valley is a place - of history and legend...
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- ..stretching back for centuries.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- This is emphasized - on the road into Ammanford...
0:00:45 > 0:00:50- ..with these sculptures of - the Twrch Trwyth from the Mabinogi.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56- The Christian faith is also central - to the area's heritage.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59- Tonight's singing - comes from All Saints Church.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04- We join Lleisiau'r Cwm choir - as they celebrate their 20th year.
0:01:04 > 0:01:09- Christopher Davies is at the organ, - and Catrin Huws conducts.
0:01:09 > 0:01:14- Our first hymn is O Cenwch Fawl - I'r Arglwydd, Y Ddaear Fawr I Gyd.
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- The Amman Valley has contributed - to Welsh singing in many ways.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- Lleisiau'r Cwm are one example.
0:03:09 > 0:03:13- Probably the most famous - and most talented of them all...
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- ..is buried here - at Hen Bethel Chapel.
0:03:16 > 0:03:22- Forty years have elapsed - since we lost Ryan Davies.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- Of all his songs, Ti A Dy Ddoniau - is one of my favourites.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- With Ryan in mind, the next hymn - alludes to singing and talents.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34- Tydi Sydd Deilwng Oll O'm Can.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- Eirlys Myfanwy Davies - is the soloist.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- We'll have a performance next.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- Robyn Lyn sings - Fry Bydd I'r Cyfiawn Hoen...
0:06:55 > 0:06:58- ..from Mendelssohn's - oratorio, Elijah.
0:06:59 > 0:07:04- # Then shall the righteous - shine forth
0:07:05 > 0:07:12- # As the sun - in their heavenly Father's realm
0:07:14 > 0:07:23- # As the sun - in their heavenly Father's realm
0:07:23 > 0:07:28- # Then shall the righteous - shine forth
0:07:28 > 0:07:34- # As the sun - in their heavenly Father's realm
0:07:34 > 0:07:41- # As the sun, as the sun
0:07:42 > 0:07:47- # In their heavenly Father's realm
0:07:50 > 0:07:56- # Joy on their head - shall be for everlasting
0:07:56 > 0:08:02- # Joy on their head - shall be for everlasting
0:08:03 > 0:08:10- # And all sorrow, - all sorrow and mourning
0:08:10 > 0:08:17- # Shall flee away for ever
0:08:18 > 0:08:23- # Then shall the righteous - shine forth
0:08:23 > 0:08:30- # As the sun - in their heavenly Father's realm
0:08:30 > 0:08:41- # Shine forth as the sun - in their heavenly Father's realm
0:08:43 > 0:08:50- # Shine forth as the sun
0:08:50 > 0:08:57- # In their heavenly Father's realm
0:08:58 > 0:09:05- # Then shall the righteous - shine forth
0:09:06 > 0:09:20- # As the sun - in their heavenly Father's realm #
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- Like me, most of you will recall - singing this hymn as children.
0:09:28 > 0:09:33- It's one of the first hymns I sang - at Sunday school in Bwlchllan.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35- It's still as relevant now...
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- ..as it was when Eifion Wyn - wrote it 250 years ago.
0:09:39 > 0:09:43- Euros Rhys Evans composed the melody - when he was only ten years old...
0:09:43 > 0:09:47- ..the same age as some of the pupils - of Ysgol Gwauncaegurwen...
0:09:47 > 0:09:51- ..and Ysgol y Bedol - who star in this performance.
0:11:57 > 0:12:02- The Amman Valley is at the western - edge of the South Wales coalfield.
0:12:03 > 0:12:08- Hymns were often sung - at the coalface at pits like Betws.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10- This next hymn was a favourite.
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- O Fy Iesu Bendigedig, - with the soloist Rhian Wyn.
0:12:26 > 0:12:32- # O my Jesus, blessed Jesus
0:12:32 > 0:12:38- # Only friend of my weak soul
0:12:38 > 0:12:43- # In adversity my spirit
0:12:43 > 0:12:50- # Needs thy power to be kept whole
0:12:50 > 0:12:56- # While the tempests rage about me
0:12:56 > 0:13:03- # Through earth's waves - I'll be secure
0:13:04 > 0:13:10- # Help is given - my grasp to strengthen
0:13:10 > 0:13:24- # In thy nature, ever sure
0:13:26 > 0:13:30- # Ooh-ooh-ooh
0:13:35 > 0:13:41- # Here is ground I long to build on
0:13:41 > 0:13:47- # Amid decay, one here I trust
0:13:47 > 0:13:53- # Earth's one hope - of shield and saviour
0:13:53 > 0:13:59- # While its mountains turn to dust
0:13:59 > 0:14:05- # While I stand on this foundation
0:14:06 > 0:14:13- # In the tempest and the blast
0:14:13 > 0:14:19- # The eternal Rock of ages
0:14:19 > 0:14:32- # Is the place forever fast
0:14:33 > 0:14:39- # Ooh-ooh-ooh
0:14:44 > 0:14:50- # Naught on earth endures forever
0:14:50 > 0:14:56- # Family and friends pass on
0:14:56 > 0:15:01- # Health and strength, - hope and ambition
0:15:01 > 0:15:07- # New-found friends are quickly gone
0:15:08 > 0:15:13- # Building on these things will only
0:15:14 > 0:15:21- # Show their strength - but sinking sand
0:15:22 > 0:15:27- # To depend on Jesus only
0:15:27 > 0:15:41- # Proves the power - of his strong hand #
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- The most influential man - to come from the Amman Valley.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13- That was how the author - of this next hymn was described.
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- The words belong to the first Welsh - Minister of State, Jim Griffiths...
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- ..and he was talking - about Watcyn Wyn.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- Watcyn Wyn established Gwynfryn...
0:16:25 > 0:16:28- ..an influential college - to train ministers.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- This is one of his best-known hymns.
0:19:04 > 0:19:08- Our next hymn is a translation - of a hymn by Charles Wesley...
0:19:09 > 0:19:13- ..in which he proclaims that the - Christian's lot is to glorify God.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- "A never-dying soul to save, - and fit it for the sky."
0:21:22 > 0:21:28- We've enjoyed some inspired singing - at All Saints Church, Ammanford.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31- I hope you have enjoyed - our tour of the area.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- On the hymn-tune Tanymarian, - we end with the hymn...
0:21:36 > 0:21:40- ..Ysbryd Byw Y Deffroadau, - Disgyn Yn Dy Nerth I Lawr.
0:21:40 > 0:21:43- From us all, - goodbye until the next time.
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