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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- Welcome to Dechrau Canu - Dechrau Canmol from Bridgend.
0:00:08 > 0:00:12- # Soli Deo gloria
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0:00:36 > 0:00:41- The congregational singing comes - from Tabernacle Chapel, Bridgend.
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- We meet one of the deacons - who's a poet and author.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- We meet a local singer who's - busy making a name for himself.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- And we hear an inspirational - performance by soprano Gail Pearson.
0:01:02 > 0:01:04- Plenty to look forward to.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- Time for our first hymn.
0:01:06 > 0:01:11- O'r Fath Gyfaill Ydyw'r Iesu, - Ffrind Ymhob Ystorom Gref.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- My first guest - is one of Tabernacle's deacons.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- Author Mari George.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55- You're an author by vocation, Mari. - What do you write?
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- I've written for television, Pobol - Y Cwm being the most well known...
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- ..amongst other S4C programmes.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06- I've written novels - but poetry is my first love.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11- I'm sure it's exciting being part of - such a famous television programme.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- Yes, there's no telling - what will happen in Cwmderi!
0:04:15 > 0:04:17- I relish a challenge.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19- Have you ever written poetry?
0:04:19 > 0:04:21- Have you ever written poetry?- - Yes, in both Welsh and English.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24- Where does - your inspiration come from?
0:04:25 > 0:04:28- It varies. I'm inspired - by many different themes.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- Since becoming a mother, children - play a central role in my poetry.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35- Is faith central in your life?
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- Yes, it is. - It's been part of my upbringing.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- I'm a member - of Tabernacle Chapel, Bridgend.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- I've been going there - since childhood.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- I didn't attend - while I was at university...
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- ..because there were - better things to do on a weekend!
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- But I'm keen for my children to have - the same upbringing as I had.
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- What prompted you to return - to chapel after an absence?
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- The children - started asking questions like...
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- .."Why has God created bad people?"
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- I thought they'd find the answers - in chapel through biblical stories.
0:05:13 > 0:05:17- Is Tabernacle's congregation - made up of people...
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- ..who, like yourself, - have returned to the fold?
0:05:20 > 0:05:24- Yes, there are a few of us. - Many are parents themselves.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- The Sunday school is thriving, - thanks to people's enthusiasm.
0:08:39 > 0:08:43- The next piece, which will be sung - by soprano Gail Pearson...
0:08:43 > 0:08:45- ..came to light in the 1970s.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- It's claimed - that the piece was written...
0:08:49 > 0:08:54- ..by 16th-century composer Giulio - Caccini, though there's no proof.
0:08:54 > 0:08:59- Some even claim that the piece - actually originated in the 1970s.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- It's inspirational, all the same.
0:09:02 > 0:09:04- This is Ave Maria.
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0:09:30 > 0:09:36- # Maria
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0:10:01 > 0:10:07- # Maria
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0:10:12 > 0:10:17- # Maria
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0:10:43 > 0:10:49- # Ave Maria
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0:11:25 > 0:11:30- # Amen #
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- We turn to - one of Ann Griffith's hymns next.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40- O Am Gael Ffydd I Edrych - Gyda'r Angylion Fry.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- The second verse was one of - the first verses Ann ever wrote.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- "O f'enaid gwel - addasrwydd y person rhyfedd hwn."
0:11:49 > 0:11:54- She wrote the verse on her return - from a service at Pontrobert.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- My next guest is a young local man.
0:13:31 > 0:13:35- John Nicholas - has carved a successful career...
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- ..as a singer songwriter.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- Lovely to meet you. - You're a full-time musician.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- Tell me - about the content of your songs.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49- My songs - tend to be written about life...
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- ..and life experiences.
0:13:51 > 0:13:56- I also mention my faith in my songs.
0:13:56 > 0:13:58- It's a way of expressing...
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- ..what's going on in my life, - the ups and downs.
0:14:02 > 0:14:06- It's a way - of getting things off my chest.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09- You play acoustic guitar...
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- ..and you're a singer songwriter.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- How would you describe your sound?
0:14:14 > 0:14:17- How would you describe your sound?- - Bluesy with a bit more soul.
0:14:17 > 0:14:22- When people ask me that question, - I tell them I'm just having fun.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- If I have fun and people like it, - then it's a bonus.
0:14:25 > 0:14:30- You say your songs are about - life experiences and your faith.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- Can you elaborate on that?
0:14:32 > 0:14:36- My relationship with God - is a big thing in my life.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- That's what I write about.
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- What are you going to sing for us?
0:14:41 > 0:14:46- I'm performing a different version - of Arglwydd Arwain Trwy'r Anialwch.
0:14:46 > 0:14:52- It's an American hymn tune - called Sovereign Grace.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- It's very different - but nice at the same time.
0:14:56 > 0:15:00- I like singing it, this is the first - time it's been sung in Welsh...
0:15:00 > 0:15:02- ..to this new tune.
0:15:14 > 0:15:20- # Who has held - the oceans in his hands?
0:15:20 > 0:15:25- # Who has numbered - every grain of sand?
0:15:26 > 0:15:31- # Kings and nations - tremble at his voice
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- # All creation rises to rejoice
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- # Behold our God
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- # Seated on his throne
0:15:49 > 0:15:53- # Come, let us adore him
0:15:53 > 0:15:57- # Behold our king
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- # Nothing can compare
0:16:00 > 0:16:05- # Come, let us adore him
0:16:16 > 0:16:21- # Who has given counsel to the Lord?
0:16:22 > 0:16:27- # Who can question any of his words?
0:16:27 > 0:16:33- # Who can teach the one - who knows all things?
0:16:33 > 0:16:38- # Who can fathom - all his wondrous deeds?
0:16:43 > 0:16:47- # Behold our God
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- # Seated on his throne
0:16:50 > 0:16:54- # Come, let us adore him
0:16:54 > 0:16:58- # Behold our king
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- # Nothing can compare
0:17:01 > 0:17:07- # Come, let us adore him
0:17:18 > 0:17:23- # Who has the nails upon his hands
0:17:24 > 0:17:29- # Bearing all the guilt - of sinful man?
0:17:29 > 0:17:35- # God eternal humbled to the grave
0:17:35 > 0:17:40- # Jesus, Saviour, - risen now to reign
0:17:45 > 0:17:49- # Behold our God
0:17:49 > 0:17:52- # Seated on his throne
0:17:52 > 0:17:56- # Come, let us adore him
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- # Behold our king
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- # Nothing can compare
0:18:04 > 0:18:09- # Come, let us adore him
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- # Behold our God
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- # Seated on his throne
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- # Come, let us adore him
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- # Behold our king
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- # Nothing can compare
0:18:32 > 0:18:38- # Come, let us adore him #
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- Wealth
0:18:52 > 0:18:56- On Sunday morning, - it's easy to lie in a warm bed
0:18:56 > 0:18:58- And deny that which I believe
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- Or get up late and - catch sight of myself in the mirror
0:19:01 > 0:19:03- A shadow of the woman - I was the night before
0:19:03 > 0:19:07- Searching within - for the proud Virgin Mary
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- Back then, the metal star was gold
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- The story on the back of my hand - and the dolly was alive
0:19:14 > 0:19:16- The empty hall of my teens
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- The words - were rags upon the wooden floors
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- And the doubts - hit the collection box
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- And Mary's story created walls
0:19:25 > 0:19:30- But it's difficult lying in bed - today, starless on a Sunday morning
0:19:30 > 0:19:32- As you begin to stir
0:19:33 > 0:19:35- So I'll venture again - across the wooden floors
0:19:36 > 0:19:39- With you in my arms - to sing a hymn and offer a prayer
0:19:40 > 0:19:42- And when we raise our heads
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- It's possible you'll see - the light of the new day
0:19:46 > 0:19:48- Shining like a golden star
0:19:48 > 0:19:52- And then - I'll whisper the story in your ear.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- We end the programme - with one of our most popular hymns.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- "O gariad, o gariad - anfeidrol ei faint
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- "Fod llwch mor annheilwng - yn cael y fath fraint."
0:20:06 > 0:20:11- I hope you've enjoyed the programme - and that you'll join us next week.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13- Until then, goodnight.
0:23:32 > 0:23:34- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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