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0:00:00 > 0:00:03- Christmastime is an opportunity - to celebrate Advent.
0:00:03 > 0:00:06- Welcome to - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:08 > 0:00:12- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:13 > 0:00:17- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:20 > 0:00:25- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:37 > 0:00:42- On tonight's programme, - performances by Y Tri Bariton...
0:00:42 > 0:00:44- ..and Bronwen Lewis.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- We will also be reminded - of the Christingle tradition...
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- ..as we look forward in anticipation - to Christmas Day.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- Our congregational singing comes - from St Mary's Church, Llandovery...
0:00:57 > 0:00:59- ..known as Llanfair-ar-y-bryn.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- As we light this Advent candle
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- Let its flame be a symbol of hope
0:01:11 > 0:01:17- And its heat be a symbol of God's - love for each and every one of us
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- And let it inspire us - to be bearers of hope
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- And people of mercy and integrity
0:01:26 > 0:01:28- We pray for this - in the name of Jesus
0:01:29 > 0:01:31- For he is the Light of the World
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- Amen.
0:03:33 > 0:03:37- The next artist came to our - attention on The Voice in 2013...
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- ..and she's quickly making a name - for herself in the musical world.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- Here to sing Anfonaf Angel - is Bronwen Lewis.
0:03:52 > 0:04:00- # I lie awake, alone, - as night is falling
0:04:02 > 0:04:08- # I listen, and it's clear - I hear you calling
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- # "Don't be afraid, I love you
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- # "I'll save you and protect you
0:04:16 > 0:04:22- # "And hold you gently - in my loving arms"
0:04:22 > 0:04:27- # A guardian angel
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- # Keeping watch 'til morning
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- # A guardian angel
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- # With undying love
0:04:37 > 0:04:42- # I'm safe with you to guide me
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- # I'll rest with you beside me
0:04:46 > 0:04:51- # My guardian angel from above
0:04:54 > 0:05:00- # Sometimes - I feel the world is unforgiving
0:05:02 > 0:05:07- # A daily battle - just to go on living
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- # But when all hope is fading
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- # An angel there descending
0:05:16 > 0:05:22- # And dawn is breaking - full of hope once more
0:05:22 > 0:05:26- # A guardian angel
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- # Keeping watch 'til morning
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- # A guardian angel
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- # With undying love
0:05:36 > 0:05:41- # I'm safe with you to guide me
0:05:41 > 0:05:45- # I'll rest with you beside me
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- # My guardian angel from above
0:05:52 > 0:05:56- # You are my angel, - my shield and protector
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- # You're the light in the darkness
0:05:59 > 0:06:03- # In the storm you're the stillness
0:06:03 > 0:06:08- # You are my angel, - my strength and defender
0:06:10 > 0:06:16- # I will remember - how you changed my life
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- # A guardian angel
0:06:21 > 0:06:23- # Keeping watch 'til morning
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- # A guardian angel
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- # With undying love
0:06:30 > 0:06:34- # I'm safe with you to guide me
0:06:35 > 0:06:39- # I'll rest with you beside me
0:06:39 > 0:06:44- # My guardian angel from above
0:06:46 > 0:06:52- # My guardian angel
0:06:52 > 0:07:01- # From above #
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- As we light - this second Advent candle
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- Let its light be a symbol of hope
0:07:18 > 0:07:24- And its heat be symbol of God's love - for each and every one of us
0:07:24 > 0:07:30- And let it inspire us to - raise our voices and express words
0:07:30 > 0:07:35- Which challenge, inspire - and attract others to your kingdom
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- We pray for this - in the name of Jesus
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- For he is the Light of the World
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- Amen.
0:12:23 > 0:12:28- As we light the third Advent candle
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- Let its flame be a symbol of hope
0:12:31 > 0:12:37- And its heat be a symbol of God's - love for each and every one of us
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- And let it inspire us - to live simply and generously
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- Following the example of your Son
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- Our Lord Jesus Christ
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- For he is the Light of the World
0:12:52 > 0:12:54- Amen.
0:15:42 > 0:15:47- Y Tri Bariton, Aled Edwards, - Gwynedd Parry and Emyr Jones...
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- ..will now perform Carol Y Seren - composed by Gareth Glyn.
0:15:59 > 0:16:06- # Once when you shone - like a fiery gem
0:16:06 > 0:16:12- # Above the stable in Bethlehem
0:16:12 > 0:16:18- # Once when you showed - where the Saviour lay
0:16:18 > 0:16:27- # Worshippers came to adore and pray
0:16:28 > 0:16:34- # As you gave comfort - that far-off night
0:16:35 > 0:16:41- # Fill all our hearts - with your heavenly light
0:16:42 > 0:16:49- # Star, shining down - on the child in the manger
0:16:49 > 0:16:56- # Fill all our hearts with light
0:17:02 > 0:17:09- # All through the ages - at Christmastide
0:17:09 > 0:17:14- # You lit a path - to the manger's side
0:17:15 > 0:17:21- # All through the ages - from that first day
0:17:21 > 0:17:31- # Your light showed - all humankind the way
0:17:31 > 0:17:38- # As you gave comfort - that far-off night
0:17:38 > 0:17:45- # Show us the way - with your heavenly light
0:17:46 > 0:17:53- # Star, shining down - on the child in the manger
0:17:54 > 0:18:02- # Show us the way with light
0:18:07 > 0:18:13- # Now celebrations are full of glee
0:18:13 > 0:18:19- # We get our light - from a Christmas tree
0:18:19 > 0:18:25- # Now, every home has an empty glare
0:18:25 > 0:18:34- # The twinkle of tinsel - is everywhere
0:18:36 > 0:18:42- # As you gave comfort - that far-off night
0:18:42 > 0:18:49- # Brighten our days - with your heavenly light
0:18:50 > 0:18:57- # Star, shining down - on the child in the manger
0:18:58 > 0:19:05- # Brighten our days with light
0:19:07 > 0:19:19- # Brighten our days with light
0:19:19 > 0:19:28- # Amen #
0:19:33 > 0:19:37- As we light the fourth Advent candle
0:19:37 > 0:19:41- Let its flame be a symbol of hope
0:19:41 > 0:19:47- And its heat be a symbol of God's - love for each and every one of us
0:19:47 > 0:19:54- And let it inspire us - to find joy in all our travels
0:19:54 > 0:19:57- And when we come together - at Christmas
0:19:58 > 0:20:02- Let us discover - God's presence amongst us
0:20:03 > 0:20:08- In the name of Jesus, - the Light of the World, amen.
0:20:09 > 0:20:13- Heavenly Father - and Lord of all the Senses
0:20:14 > 0:20:18- We come before you in worship - this Advent
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- Give us the thrill - of feeling him move among us
0:20:24 > 0:20:28- Help us to feel Jesus' love - embracing our world
0:20:29 > 0:20:31- And enriching our lives
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- You're like a blanket around us
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- And provide warmth inside of us
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- Let your blessing - convince us and guide us
0:20:41 > 0:20:46- Bearing witness to the wonder - of Jesus' birth reviving us
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- Forgive us when we're - so indifferent and hard hearted
0:20:52 > 0:20:56- And unable to empathize - with others' circumstances
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- Lord of all the Senses, - hear our plea
0:21:00 > 0:21:02- Amen.
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- I hope you've entered into - the Christmas spirit...
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- ..after hearing - our readings and performances.
0:21:10 > 0:21:12- Join us on Christmas Day...
0:21:12 > 0:21:15- ..for a celebration - involving a host of artists.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19- We end the programme - with Daeth Crist I'n Plith.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22- Goodbye from us all.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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