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0:00:00 > 0:00:02- From the village - with the longest name...
0:00:02 > 0:00:07- ..Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrn - drobwllllantysiliogogogoch...
0:00:08 > 0:00:10- ..welcome to - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:13 > 0:00:17- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:17 > 0:00:22- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:24 > 0:00:29- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:41 > 0:00:47- Tonight we'll meet two prominent - women in the Christian faith today.
0:00:47 > 0:00:51- One leads the Christian Union - at Bangor University...
0:00:51 > 0:00:56- ..and the other is a former prison - chaplain facing a new challenge.
0:00:57 > 0:01:01- We'll also hear performances - by soprano Llio Evans...
0:01:01 > 0:01:03- ..and Elin Fflur.
0:01:07 > 0:01:12- The congregational singing comes - from Rhos-y-Gad Chapel, Llanfair PG.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15- We begin with - O Am Gael Ffydd I Edrych.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- My name's Elin Bryn Williams, - I'm 20 years old.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- I'm studying Welsh - at Bangor University.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23- I was brought up in Bala - but now live in Pwllheli.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- I was brought up in a Christian - household. My parents are religious.
0:03:28 > 0:03:32- It was natural for us to read the - Bible and pray in our daily lives.
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- I had the privilege - of knowing God from an early age.
0:03:38 > 0:03:44- Going to university has seen - my faith flourish considerably...
0:03:44 > 0:03:49- ..because I've had to stand - on my own two feet as a Christian...
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- ..rather than rely - on my parents' faith.
0:03:53 > 0:03:57- Being a Christian - is important in any environment...
0:03:57 > 0:04:02- ..but it's great at university - because you know you're not alone.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05- It can be a very lonely place.
0:04:05 > 0:04:11- The Christian Union at university - is a supportive network.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- It's a society where we can - share our faith and God's love...
0:04:15 > 0:04:18- ..with people in a natural way...
0:04:18 > 0:04:21- ..whilst gaining the support - of fellow students.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25- I hope we're able - to reach out to Welsh students...
0:04:25 > 0:04:27- ..as the Christian Union...
0:04:28 > 0:04:30- ..and embrace local churches...
0:04:31 > 0:04:36- ..since there are few Welsh-speaking - Christians at university.
0:04:36 > 0:04:41- I hope during Freshers' Week that we - can offer alternative activities...
0:04:41 > 0:04:44- ..to demonstrate - our support and love.
0:06:47 > 0:06:51- Next, a performance - by a young girl from Llanfair PG.
0:06:51 > 0:06:55- Soprano Llio Evans is on the brink - of a successful career...
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- ..having graduated from - Dennis O'Neill's Academy of Voice.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- She's currently performing - on stages right across Britain.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08- She performs today in the music room - at Plas Newydd on the Menai.
0:07:17 > 0:07:25- # When life's - long pilgrimage is past
0:07:25 > 0:07:32- # And we with griefs have strived
0:07:33 > 0:07:39- # How soothing to the wounded heart
0:07:39 > 0:07:48- # The healing balm - these words impart
0:07:49 > 0:07:54- # We soon shall rest
0:07:54 > 0:07:59- # We soon shall rest
0:07:59 > 0:08:06- # We soon shall rest
0:08:07 > 0:08:15- # We soon shall rest in heaven
0:08:25 > 0:08:31- # The name of loved ones - thither gone
0:08:32 > 0:08:38- # Upon are hearts are graven
0:08:38 > 0:08:45- # Who now from every trouble free
0:08:46 > 0:08:54- # No pain, no cross again shall see
0:08:55 > 0:09:00- # To mar
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- # To mar
0:09:04 > 0:09:09- # To mar
0:09:10 > 0:09:19- # To mar the praise of heaven
0:09:28 > 0:09:34- # When shall the vision - of that place
0:09:34 > 0:09:41- # To this sad heart be given?
0:09:42 > 0:09:48- # O, God, my Saviour, Father, Friend
0:09:48 > 0:09:57- # An ear to this petition lend
0:09:58 > 0:10:03- # Prepare my soul
0:10:03 > 0:10:08- # Prepare my soul
0:10:08 > 0:10:14- # Prepare my soul
0:10:15 > 0:10:28- # Prepare my soul for heaven #
0:10:33 > 0:10:39- Next is a hymn about God's goodness, - sung by the Rhos-y-Gad congregation.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42- JC Job knew only too well - about bereavement.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- He lost his wife - and three of his children.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- The hymn expresses the comfort - the hymnwriter found in God.
0:10:49 > 0:10:54- "Ar yrfa bywyd yn y byd - A'i throeon enbyd hi
0:10:54 > 0:10:59- "O ddydd i ddydd - addawodd ef oleuni'r nef i ni."
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- For years, Rev Nan Powell Davies - has worked as a chaplain...
0:13:00 > 0:13:01- ..in a prison.
0:13:02 > 0:13:06- Nowadays, she's involved - in another interesting project.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- I worked at Altcourse Prison - in Liverpool as a chaplain...
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- ..to Welsh-speaking prisoners...
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- ..because Northwalian men - were imprisoned there.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- I worked there for eight years.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- I look upon that time - as a huge privilege...
0:13:29 > 0:13:34- ..to be with people at the most - vulnerable time in their lives.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40- I left the prison three years ago.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- I now work as a life and witness - officer for the Presbyterian Church.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- If working in a prison - was a challenge...
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- ..this job - is even more challenging...
0:13:51 > 0:13:57- ..because we're facing a stark - deterioration in our churches.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- Conversely, I also think - it's a very exciting time...
0:14:01 > 0:14:03- ..to be in this job.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- My job revolves - around the church's mission...
0:14:07 > 0:14:08- ..to spread the gospel.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- How do we live by the gospel?
0:14:12 > 0:14:16- How do we embark on ventures - that aren't traditional...
0:14:16 > 0:14:21- ..and don't only focus on - maintaining the few who are left?
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- Instead, we want to focus - on something new and exciting...
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- ..that reaches people...
0:14:27 > 0:14:32- ..and makes the gospel - relevant to people's lives.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- I know that many of Dechrau Canu - Dechrau Canmol's viewers...
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- ..are loyal members of churches...
0:14:43 > 0:14:47- ..and are disheartened - by the deterioration in Wales.
0:14:47 > 0:14:52- They think, "Well, if I - don't do something, who will?"
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- They may have even lost the desire - to do it themselves.
0:14:56 > 0:15:01- We have to show initiative, - we have to pray...
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- ..and we have to share - the little we have left.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- It's our mission in life.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11- Matthew 28 tells us, "Go!"
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- He doesn't say, "Stay here - and do that which is nice and safe."
0:15:15 > 0:15:18- He urges us to find disciples.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- # Bless the Lord, oh, my soul
0:15:39 > 0:15:43- # Oh, my soul
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- # Worship his holy name
0:15:49 > 0:15:54- # Sing like never before
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- # Oh, my soul
0:15:58 > 0:16:03- # I'll worship your holy name
0:16:05 > 0:16:08- # The sun comes up
0:16:08 > 0:16:12- # It's a new day dawning
0:16:12 > 0:16:19- # It's time to sing your song again
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- # Whatever may pass
0:16:22 > 0:16:26- # And whatever lies before me
0:16:28 > 0:16:30- # Let me be singing
0:16:31 > 0:16:35- # When the evening comes
0:16:36 > 0:16:40- # Bless the Lord, oh, my soul
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- # Oh, my soul
0:16:44 > 0:16:49- # Worship his holy name
0:16:49 > 0:16:53- # Sing like never before
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- # Oh, my soul
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- # I'll worship your holy name
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- # You're rich in love
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- # And you're slow to anger
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- # Your name is great
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- # And your heart is kind
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- # For all your goodness
0:17:21 > 0:17:26- # I will keep on singing
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- # Ten thousand reasons
0:17:30 > 0:17:35- # For my heart to find
0:17:35 > 0:17:39- # Bless the Lord, oh, my soul
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- # Oh, my soul
0:17:44 > 0:17:48- # Worship his holy name
0:17:50 > 0:17:54- # Sing like never before
0:17:54 > 0:17:57- # Oh, my soul
0:17:57 > 0:18:02- # I'll worship your holy name
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- # And on that day
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- # When my strength is failing
0:18:13 > 0:18:15- # The end draws near
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- # And my time has come
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- # Still my soul will sing
0:18:23 > 0:18:26- # Your praise unending
0:18:29 > 0:18:31- # Ten thousands years
0:18:31 > 0:18:35- # And then forevermore
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- # Bless the Lord
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- # Oh, my soul
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- # Worship his holy name
0:18:49 > 0:18:53- # Sing like never before
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- # Oh, my soul
0:18:57 > 0:19:02- # I'll worship your holy name
0:19:03 > 0:19:07- # Bless the Lord
0:19:07 > 0:19:10- # Oh, my soul
0:19:10 > 0:19:16- # I'll worship your holy name
0:19:16 > 0:19:20- # Sing like never before
0:19:21 > 0:19:24- # Oh, my soul
0:19:27 > 0:19:31- # I'll worship your holy name
0:19:35 > 0:19:46- # I'll worship your holy name #
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- I want to thank God for the strength - he gives us as individuals...
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- ..through the holy spirit.
0:20:02 > 0:20:07- I'm asking if he'll - give universities more strength...
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- ..so that we can - see his spirit working...
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- ..and that people realize - how gracious his love is.
0:20:14 > 0:20:15- Amen.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- Oh, Heavenly Father, - we thank you for Wales.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- Thank you - for calling us to do your work.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26- We ask you to help us...
0:20:26 > 0:20:30- ..and be with us - every step of the way.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- In Jesus Christ's name, amen.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- Our thanks - go to the ladies for joining us.
0:20:46 > 0:20:50- We end with our final hymn, - Dyma Gariad Pwy A'i Traetha?
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- Goodbye from Anglesey.
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