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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- From the Amman Valley, welcome - to Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:05 > 0:00:07- Subtitles
0:00:07 > 0:00:10- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:11 > 0:00:15- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:18 > 0:00:22- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:35 > 0:00:40- In the programme, we join a hymn - singing festival held in Ammanford.
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- There are performances from tenor, - Robin Lyn and Cor Lleisiau'r Cwm.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- We also speak to two local - stalwarts who are leading lights...
0:00:50 > 0:00:52- ..in the spiritual life - of the community.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57- All Saints Church in Ammanford - is our location today.
0:00:57 > 0:00:59- It has recently been renovated.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- Catrin Hughes is the conductor with - Christopher Davies at the organ.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07- Our first hymn is "Melys - ydyw cywair ein telynau glan"...
0:01:07 > 0:01:09- ..sung to the hymn tune Amanwy.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- # Melys ydyw cywair - ein telynau glan
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- # Am fod oriau bywyd - oll yn llawn o gan
0:01:28 > 0:01:33- # Nid oes gan un plentyn - hawl i fod yn drist
0:01:34 > 0:01:39- # Yn y fintai ffyddlon - sydd yn dilyn Crist
0:01:39 > 0:01:42- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:01:42 > 0:01:45- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:01:45 > 0:01:50- # Dyrchafwn lawen lef
0:01:51 > 0:01:56- # Car Iesu gan y galon lan
0:01:56 > 0:02:01- # Hosanna Iddo Ef
0:02:02 > 0:02:04- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:02:05 > 0:02:07- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:02:08 > 0:02:13- # Hosanna Iddo Ef
0:02:16 > 0:02:21- # Pan fo'r chwarae'n llawen - yn yr heulwen iach
0:02:22 > 0:02:27- # Agos iawn yw'r Ceidwad - i bob plentyn bach
0:02:27 > 0:02:33- # Mae pob gwg yn cilio - pan fydd Ef gerllaw
0:02:33 > 0:02:39- # Ac mor hawdd yw cydio - yn Ei dyner law
0:02:40 > 0:02:42- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:02:45 > 0:02:50- # Dyrchafwn lawen lef
0:02:51 > 0:02:56- # Car Iesu gan y galon lan
0:02:56 > 0:03:01- # Hosanna Iddo Ef
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:03:09 > 0:03:14- # Hosanna Iddo Ef
0:03:17 > 0:03:22- # Gwasgwn yn agosach - beunydd ato Ef
0:03:23 > 0:03:28- # Ni chawn fyth well cwmni - ar y ffordd i'r nef
0:03:29 > 0:03:34- # Ar Ei wyneb annwyl, - erys gwen o hyd
0:03:35 > 0:03:41- # Ac mor hawdd yw caru - Cyfaill plant y byd
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:03:47 > 0:03:52- # Dyrchafwn lawen lef
0:03:53 > 0:03:58- # Car Iesu gan y galon lan
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- # Hosanna Iddo Ef
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- # Hosanna! Per hosanna!
0:04:11 > 0:04:17- # Hosanna Iddo Ef #
0:04:22 > 0:04:27- Joining me now is a resident - of Ammanford, Dr Watcyn James.
0:04:28 > 0:04:30- You're not from here originally.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- Not originally but we've been here - since 1983 when I married Lowri.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- I was born in India.
0:04:38 > 0:04:43- We came back and lived in Coedpoeth - before then moving on to Australia.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- After that Llanrhaeadr-ym-mochnant, - Montgomeryshire became our home.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- That's where I consider I'm from.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53- You are the editor of Y Goleuad.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56- I've been editor for two years.
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- I had never really understood - how soon every Friday arrives...
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- ..until I had to hit - that weekly deadline.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- It's very interesting work - trying to reflect...
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- ..all our church activities as - the Presbyterian Church of Wales.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- We have three distinct objectives.
0:05:16 > 0:05:20- We try to support, build and - inspire all the weekly activities.
0:05:21 > 0:05:26- In my mind we are humbly trying - to follow in the footsteps...
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- ..of people like Thomas Jones - from Denbigh and Thomas Charles...
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- ..when they published - Y Trysorfa back in 1799.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36- They had the same vision...
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- ..of helping people recognize - their spiritual heritage.
0:05:39 > 0:05:45- Making them see that they aren't - some irrelevant little sect...
0:05:45 > 0:05:51- ..but rather the local manifestation - of a massive spiritual movement.
0:05:52 > 0:05:58- It's very important that we can - allow people to see that...
0:05:58 > 0:06:04- ..and recognize that local activity - symbolizes something much broader.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- An embodiment of how God - continues to influence our world.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- What are your future plans?
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- Getting this week's issue finished - is the first goal.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- We're thinking of ways to publish - digitally using modern media...
0:06:19 > 0:06:24- ..to be relevant and contemporary - and appeal to younger generations.
0:06:25 > 0:06:30- We want to show people that God is - still with us and guiding our work.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- Our conductor also conducts - Cor Lleisiau'r Cwm.
0:06:37 > 0:06:38- They will perform next.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- This is a translation of - A Clare Benediction.
0:06:42 > 0:06:49- # May the Lord - show His mercy upon you
0:06:52 > 0:06:59- # May the light of his presence
0:07:01 > 0:07:08- # Be your sturdy guide
0:07:09 > 0:07:17- # May His spirit - be ever at your side
0:07:19 > 0:07:26- # When you sleep - may His angels watch over you
0:07:28 > 0:07:36- # When you wake, - may He fill you with grace
0:07:37 > 0:07:48- # May you love Him - and serve Him all your days
0:07:49 > 0:07:59- # Then in heaven - may you see His face
0:08:08 > 0:08:16- # May the Lord's - loving kindness surround you
0:08:18 > 0:08:27- # Keep you safe - as you journey on your way
0:08:27 > 0:08:35- # May He lead you and inspire you
0:08:36 > 0:08:44- # As he grants you - the gift of each new day
0:08:46 > 0:08:53- # May he bless all your - loved ones and cherish them
0:08:55 > 0:09:02- # Ev'ry friend, - ev'ry stranger at your door
0:09:05 > 0:09:10- # In the name of his Son
0:09:11 > 0:09:16- # Our Saviour Christ
0:09:17 > 0:09:22- # May God bless you
0:09:22 > 0:09:27- # Now and evermore
0:09:32 > 0:09:37- # May God bless you
0:09:37 > 0:09:45- # Now and evermore
0:09:47 > 0:09:58- # Now and evermore #
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- Next we sing Elfed's translation - of a hymn by J D Burns...
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- .."Still with Thee, O my God."
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- I have the pleasure now of meeting - one of the most active members...
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- ..of the All Saints Church - here in Ammanford, Desna Pemberton.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- You've been part of the renovations - going on recently here.
0:12:58 > 0:13:03- Peter, my husband, was asked - a few years ago to look for grants.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- The building needed renovation.
0:13:08 > 0:13:14- Twelve of us formed an executive - committee to fill in the forms.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- The tower was leaking rainwater.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22- No work had been done on it - for a while.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- The electrical system - wasn't working.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30- It had been condemned - and the boiler had also broken.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- That was already priced at 250,000.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- To claim certain grants - such as HLF...
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- ..the project had to have an element - of community support as well.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47- We had to show that we would - open the church to the community.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53- The fact that - the church was spacious enough...
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- ..to seat 500 people - was in our favour.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- You were aiming to make the church - more relevant to the 21st century.
0:14:02 > 0:14:03- Certainly.
0:14:03 > 0:14:09- You have to move with the times - and get the right facilities.
0:14:09 > 0:14:14- The church had to be ready to host - concerts, plays and exhibitions.
0:14:14 > 0:14:16- Facilities that the whole community - can use.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19- How strong is your church?
0:14:20 > 0:14:21- Quite good.
0:14:22 > 0:14:27- We don't have a vicar at the moment - which is a problem.
0:14:29 > 0:14:34- There isn't anyone here - to lead the congregation.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- That's our next aim.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39- We want our own vicar - to take charge.
0:14:39 > 0:14:43- They should be able to see - that the facilities are here...
0:14:44 > 0:14:46- ..and the church is ready - for this century.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- It should enable them to go out - and bring new people in.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- It's been a pleasure talking to you.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56- We have another performance next.
0:14:57 > 0:15:01- Robin Lyn performs a translation of - the Victorian Ballad, The Holy City.
0:15:06 > 0:15:10- # Last night I lay a sleeping
0:15:11 > 0:15:12- # There came a dream so fair
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- # I stood in old Jerusalem
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- # Beside the temple there
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- # I heard the children singing
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- # And ever as they sang
0:15:31 > 0:15:35- # Methought the voice of angels
0:15:36 > 0:15:39- # From Heavn in answer rang
0:15:40 > 0:15:46- # Methought the voice of angels
0:15:46 > 0:15:53- # From Heavn in answer rang
0:15:53 > 0:16:00- # Jerusalem! Jerusalem!
0:16:01 > 0:16:06- # Lift up your gates and sing
0:16:07 > 0:16:13- # Hosanna in the highest
0:16:14 > 0:16:20- # Hosanna to your king!
0:16:34 > 0:16:38- # And then methought - my dream was changed
0:16:39 > 0:16:42- # The streets no longer rang
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- # Hushed were the glad hosannas
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- # The little children sang
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- # The sun grew dark with mystery
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- # The morn was cold and chill
0:17:00 > 0:17:02- # As the shadow of a cross arose
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- # Upon a lonely hill
0:17:09 > 0:17:13- # As the shadow of a cross arose
0:17:15 > 0:17:20- # Upon a lonely hill
0:17:22 > 0:17:29- # Jerusalem! Jerusalem!
0:17:30 > 0:17:35- # Hark! how the angels sing
0:17:36 > 0:17:42- # Hosanna in the highest
0:17:42 > 0:17:47- # Hosanna to your king
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- # And once again - the scene was changed
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- # New Earth there seemed to be
0:18:10 > 0:18:13- # I saw the Holy City
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- # Beside the tideless sea
0:18:18 > 0:18:22- # The light of God - was on its streets
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- # The gates were open wide
0:18:26 > 0:18:32- # And all who would might enter
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- # And no one was denied
0:18:39 > 0:18:45- # No need of moon or stars by night
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- # Or sun to shine by day
0:18:51 > 0:18:57- # It was the new Jerusalem
0:18:57 > 0:19:03- # That would not pass away
0:19:03 > 0:19:09- # It was the new Jerusalem
0:19:09 > 0:19:15- # That would not pass away
0:19:17 > 0:19:24- # Jerusalem! Jerusalem!
0:19:25 > 0:19:30- # Sing, for the night is oer
0:19:31 > 0:19:37- # Hosanna in the highest
0:19:37 > 0:19:42- # Hosanna for evermore!
0:19:44 > 0:19:51- # Hosanna in the highest
0:19:54 > 0:20:07- # Hosanna for evermore #
0:20:12 > 0:20:16- I hope you've enjoyed - our programme from Ammanford.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- Join us again next week.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- We couldn't come here without - singing one of Nantlais' hymns.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25- This is his Welsh translation of...
0:20:25 > 0:20:28- "What a wonderful change - in my life has been wrought
0:20:28 > 0:20:30- "Since Jesus came into my heart"
0:20:30 > 0:20:31- Goodnight.
0:23:48 > 0:23:50- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
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