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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- This week we've travelled - to Llanrhaeadr-ymMochnant.
0:00:04 > 0:00:06- Welcome to - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:09 > 0:00:13- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:13 > 0:00:18- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:21 > 0:00:26- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:38 > 0:00:42- Tonight we meet a local historian...
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- ..and listen to his stories - about Bishop William Morgan.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- We'll also hear performances - by Sian James...
0:00:54 > 0:00:56- ..and Steffan Prys Roberts.
0:01:02 > 0:01:06- Tonight's singing comes from Capel - Seion, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- Iona Jones is the conductor - and Eirlys Richards is the organist.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- We begin - with one of Ann Griffiths' hymns.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- "O am gael ffydd - i edrych gyda'r angylion fry."
0:06:09 > 0:06:13- Steffan Prys is a young singer - from Llanuwchllyn.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- He currently works - for Urdd Gobaith Cymru...
0:06:16 > 0:06:18- ..but in his spare time...
0:06:18 > 0:06:22- ..he's fast making a name - for himself as a singer.
0:06:34 > 0:06:46- # The Lord is my shepherd; - I shall not want
0:06:48 > 0:07:02- # He makes me - to lie down in green pastures
0:07:02 > 0:07:18- # He leads me - beside the still waters
0:07:18 > 0:07:26- # The Lord is my shepherd
0:07:26 > 0:07:33- # Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
0:07:35 > 0:07:41- # He restores my soul
0:07:42 > 0:07:48- # He leads me
0:07:50 > 0:07:55- # In the paths of righteousness
0:07:56 > 0:08:05- # For His name's sake
0:08:16 > 0:08:32- # Yea, though I walk through - the valley of the shadow of death
0:08:33 > 0:08:39- # I will fear no evil
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- # For You are with me
0:08:45 > 0:08:49- # Your rod and Your staff
0:08:50 > 0:08:53- # They comfort me
0:08:53 > 0:09:03- # You prepare a table before me - in the presence of my enemies
0:09:03 > 0:09:18- # You anoint my head with oil; - my cup runs over
0:09:18 > 0:09:26- # Surely goodness and mercy
0:09:26 > 0:09:32- # Shall follow me
0:09:32 > 0:09:39- # All the days of my life
0:09:39 > 0:09:51- # And I will dwell - in the house of the Lord
0:09:51 > 0:10:05- # Forever
0:10:07 > 0:10:22- # The Lord is my shepherd; - I shall not want
0:10:22 > 0:10:37- # He makes me - to lie down in green pastures
0:10:37 > 0:10:57- # He leads me - beside the still waters
0:10:57 > 0:11:06- # The Lord is my shepherd
0:11:06 > 0:11:20- # Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh #
0:11:32 > 0:11:36- I'm joined by Tom Morris, treasurer - and chapel elder in Capel Seion.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- We're next to Pistyll Rhaeadr - in all its glory.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- There's a connection - between the waterfall...
0:11:44 > 0:11:46- ..and one of Seion's - earliest ministers.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- Yes indeed.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53- Capel Seion has had - numerous minsters over the years.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- It used to belong - to the Wesleyans....
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- ..and the minister - would change regularly.
0:11:59 > 0:12:02- One of the most - well-known nationally...
0:12:02 > 0:12:04- ..was Reverend Tegla Davies.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08- He was a minister in Seion - and lived in Llanrhaeadr...
0:12:09 > 0:12:12- ..precisely 100 years ago, - during World War I.
0:12:12 > 0:12:17- He wrote many of his novels, - or surely started writing them...
0:12:17 > 0:12:20- ..while he was a minister - in Llanrhaeadr.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- Hunangofiant Tomi, - Nedw, Gwr Pen y Bryn.
0:12:23 > 0:12:27- The most well-known he wrote here - was Tir y Dyneddon.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- When Tegla - lived in Llanrhaeadr in 1917...
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- ..there was a very harsh winter.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39- It was so harsh, - the waterfall froze.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- 240 feet and it was frozen solid.
0:12:43 > 0:12:50- That inspired Tegla to write - the fantasy novel Tir y Dyneddon...
0:12:50 > 0:12:55- ..about fairies with - the frozen waterfall as a backdrop.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- Tegla Davies was renowned - in his own right...
0:12:59 > 0:13:02- ..but the area's most famous son - was William Morgan.
0:13:02 > 0:13:05- He became a bishop later in life.
0:13:05 > 0:13:13- William Morgan was the - parish priest between 1578 and 1595.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- During the first decade - of his stay here...
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- ..he translated - the entire Bible into Welsh.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23- Without his hard work...
0:13:23 > 0:13:29- ..you and I wouldn't be - speaking Welsh as we know it today.
0:13:29 > 0:13:34- I'm astounded how he managed - to complete such a masterpiece here.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- How much do we know of his time - in Llanrhaeadr?
0:13:39 > 0:13:44- In all honesty, he translated the - Bible despite living in Llanrhaeadr.
0:13:44 > 0:13:50- He incensed a member of the gentry - in a neighbouring parish, Llansilin.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52- Ifan Meredydd, Lloran Uchaf.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56- There was a great falling out - between both...
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- ..throughout the time - William Morgan lived in the parish.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03- William Morgan - walked extensively...
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- ..which comes - as no surprise in this area.
0:14:06 > 0:14:13- Legend has it that he translated - in a particular place.
0:14:13 > 0:14:19- He had a summer house just above - the vicarage in Llanrhaeadr...
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- ..looking down on the village.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- He would spend long hours there - working in peace...
0:14:26 > 0:14:32- ..away from the likes - of Ifan Meredydd, Lloran Uchaf.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- It is said he carried a pistol - under his coat...
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- ..because he feared the people - of Lloran.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35- Next, a performance.
0:17:36 > 0:17:38- Here's Sian James to sing - Rho Im Yr Hedd.
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- # Grant me the peace
0:17:51 > 0:17:57- # Of which the world knows nothing
0:17:57 > 0:18:02- # The heavenly peace
0:18:03 > 0:18:09- # Which came from divine pain
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- # When angry waves
0:18:15 > 0:18:21- # On my weak soul are beating
0:18:22 > 0:18:28- # It's quiet near the cross
0:18:28 > 0:18:36- # Where He was slain
0:18:46 > 0:18:51- # Grant us a taste of peace
0:18:52 > 0:18:58- # Which helps us labour
0:18:58 > 0:19:04- # In heaven's tasks
0:19:04 > 0:19:10- # In spite of grievous pain
0:19:11 > 0:19:16- # No need for fear
0:19:16 > 0:19:22- # As we come daily safer
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- # Closer to God
0:19:27 > 0:19:36- # However harsh the strain
0:19:46 > 0:19:51- # Oh, for the peace
0:19:51 > 0:19:57- # Which floweth like a river
0:19:58 > 0:20:02- # Through God's estate
0:20:02 > 0:20:09- # Below the trees of heaven
0:20:09 > 0:20:14- # The angel's peace
0:20:15 > 0:20:21- # He's promised to deliver
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- # Peace which will be
0:20:26 > 0:20:28- # For us
0:20:28 > 0:20:37- # A quiet Amen #
0:20:55 > 0:21:01- Our final hymn is Ynot Arglwydd - Gorfoleddwn Yn Dy Gariad Llawenhawn.
0:21:01 > 0:21:06- I hope you've enjoyed this visit - to Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- Join us again next week.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- From Pistyll Rhaeadr, - goodnight to you all.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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