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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- Tonight, we've come - to the village of Llangennech.
0:00:04 > 0:00:07- A warm welcome - to Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:11 > 0:00:15- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:15 > 0:00:20- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:23 > 0:00:28- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- The congregational singing - comes from Salem.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- We'll enjoy performances - by soprano Jessica Robinson...
0:00:47 > 0:00:50- ..and the pupils - of Ysgol Gynradd Llangennech...
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- ..who won the Songs of Praise - Choir of the Year accolade.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57- We'll also meet - the former headmaster...
0:00:58 > 0:01:01- ..who's taught - many prominent rugby players.
0:01:06 > 0:01:12- Our first hymn is Arglwydd - Pob Gobaith Ac Arglwydd Pob Dawn.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30- I'm on my way - to meet Desmond Jones...
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- ..a former headmaster who lives - in Bryn above Llangennech.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- Hello!
0:03:36 > 0:03:37- Hello!- - Hello. How are you?
0:03:37 > 0:03:39- Fine, thanks.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- Lovely to see you. Come inside.
0:03:45 > 0:03:50- Desmond Jones, you've been prominent - in the education sector locally.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- As former headmaster of Ysgol Y - Strade, you helped found the school.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- I'm sure you faced many challenges.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03- Yes, it was a challenge - to choose a school uniform...
0:04:03 > 0:04:08- ..a new name, - a new curriculum and new teachers.
0:04:08 > 0:04:13- Other secondary schools in Llanelli - had chosen different names...
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- ..such as Coedcae, - Bryngwyn and Graig.
0:04:18 > 0:04:21- But the school's governors - and I were unanimous...
0:04:22 > 0:04:25- ..that we should - retain the name, Y Strade...
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- ..because we were - a mere 200 yards from Stradey Park.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- The name - was known throughout the world.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- I'm sure - you nurtured many a rugby player.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- Yes, during that time...
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- ..many boys - went on to play for Wales.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- Talented outside-half Colin Stephens - was one of them...
0:04:47 > 0:04:50- ..who played for Llanelli and Wales.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- Nigel Davies was another.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54- He played in the centre.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- He played for Llanelli - and Wales, of course.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- He also went on - to coach the Llanelli team...
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- ..as well as the national team...
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- ..before - crossing the border to Gloucester.
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- Winger Garan Evans - was another former pupil...
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- ..who went on - to become Scarlets' rugby coach.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- What kind of relationship - did you have with the pupils?
0:05:19 > 0:05:21- Were you a father figure to them?
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- Were you a father figure to them?- - I've been retired for 19 years...
0:05:23 > 0:05:27- ..and often - I walk the streets of Llanelli...
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- ..where I meet former pupils.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- I have to say, - I'm warmly greeted, on the whole!
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- You're also a member...
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- ..of Bethesda Independent Chapel.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- Yes, and the chapel's thriving...
0:05:41 > 0:05:44- ..despite the current climate...
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- ..under - Reverend Llewelyn Picton Jones.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- An acceptable number - attends the morning services...
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- ..and the Sunday school - continues to thrive.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57- Thank you for the chat...
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- ..and the warm welcome in Bryn.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- It's been a pleasure - having you in my garden.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- You've been very kind.
0:06:05 > 0:06:06- Are you the gardener?
0:06:06 > 0:06:08- Are you the gardener?- - No. My wife is.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- Jessica Robinson - is a native of Pembrokeshire.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05- She was educated - at Ysgol Y Preseli...
0:08:06 > 0:08:09- ..and Cardiff's - Royal College of Music and Drama.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11- She's now a professional singer.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- She will perform Morfydd Llwyn - Owen's classic, Gweddi'r Pechadur.
0:08:16 > 0:08:24- # Before thee, oh Lord, I bow
0:08:24 > 0:08:31- # Standing from afar
0:08:32 > 0:08:38- # Sinner is my name
0:08:38 > 0:08:45- # I do not have a better name
0:08:46 > 0:08:52- # Mercy
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- # Is my plea to thee
0:08:57 > 0:09:03- # And I'll plead again and again
0:09:04 > 0:09:14- # Your mercy, show me mercy
0:09:16 > 0:09:20- # I'm dying
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- # I'm dying
0:09:24 > 0:09:29- # I'm dying
0:09:29 > 0:09:33- # Without the Lord's grace
0:09:38 > 0:09:44- # A sinner, my sin I confess
0:09:45 > 0:09:50- # Dear Lord, I deserve to be cursed
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- # I am poor
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- # I am dirty, I am guilty
0:09:59 > 0:10:05- # Have mercy upon me
0:10:06 > 0:10:11- # I confess I have no virtue
0:10:11 > 0:10:16- # Through my life and to the grave
0:10:16 > 0:10:22- # All I can shout is, "I sinned"
0:10:22 > 0:10:28- # I should not rest in peace
0:10:29 > 0:10:37- # I should not rest
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- # In peace
0:10:47 > 0:10:54- # I once heard of Jesus
0:10:55 > 0:11:01- # An eternal redeemer
0:11:02 > 0:11:08- # He did not turn away publicans
0:11:08 > 0:11:15- # Or the greatest of sinners
0:11:16 > 0:11:22- # Oh, take me
0:11:22 > 0:11:27- # Dear Lord, take me
0:11:27 > 0:11:33- # Don't turn me away
0:11:33 > 0:11:41- # Forgive my dishonesty
0:11:43 > 0:11:48- # Forgive
0:11:48 > 0:11:55- # Forgive my dishonesty
0:11:56 > 0:12:01- # So my transgression
0:12:01 > 0:12:06- # Shall be atoned
0:12:07 > 0:12:12- # So my transgression
0:12:12 > 0:12:14- # So my transgression
0:12:14 > 0:12:22- # Shall be atoned #
0:12:34 > 0:12:39- Out of the mouths of babes
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- My name's Dafydd, I'm 11 years old.
0:12:42 > 0:12:48- I go to Ty Gwyn Chapel in Llanelli - and I go to Ysgol Y Strade.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- My name's Cerys. I'm 10 years old.
0:12:51 > 0:12:55- I'm a pupil - at Ysgol Iau Llangennech.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- I also go to - the Christadelphian Sunday school...
0:12:59 > 0:13:01- ..and I live in Llangennech.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05- We recently went to - the Royal Albert Hall in London...
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- ..to film - the Songs of Praise programme.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- We sung Sing by Gary Barlow.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- It wasn't the first time - we performed on Songs of Praise.
0:13:16 > 0:13:21- We took part in a competition - last March, which we won.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- # Sing it stronger, sing together
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- # Make this moment last forever
0:13:27 > 0:13:32- # Old and young - shouting love tonight #
0:13:32 > 0:13:37- It was a brilliant experience - singing in the Royal Albert Hall.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40- I was a little bit nervous - but it was great.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43- # Find your voice tonight #
0:13:44 > 0:13:46- We sung in front of 5,000 people...
0:13:46 > 0:13:50- ..and I had to do an interview - in front of everyone.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52- It was a great experience.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- # Shouting love tonight #
0:13:55 > 0:13:58- I enjoy - going to the Christadelphian Church.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01- I read from the Bible...
0:14:02 > 0:14:04- ..I make new friends...
0:14:04 > 0:14:06- ..and I just like it.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- I go to Ty Gwyn Church in Llanelli.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14- The minister there is Ivan Parker.
0:14:14 > 0:14:16- He lives here in Llangennech.
0:14:16 > 0:14:22- Recently we've been learning about - Jesus and reading from the Bible.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- I enjoy - seeing my friends every week.
0:14:25 > 0:14:29- The song we're singing now - is Anfonaf Angel.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- I like singing this song.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36- The person singing with us - is Mr Sion Owen from our school.
0:14:49 > 0:14:57- # I lie awake, alone, - as night is falling
0:14:58 > 0:15:05- # I listen, and it's clear - I hear you calling
0:15:06 > 0:15:14- # "Don't be afraid, I love you, - I'll save you and protect you
0:15:15 > 0:15:21- # "And hold you gently - in my loving arms"
0:15:22 > 0:15:28- # A guardian angel
0:15:28 > 0:15:32- # Keeping watch 'til morning
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- # A guardian angel
0:15:37 > 0:15:41- # With undying love
0:15:41 > 0:15:46- # I'm safe with you to guide me
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- # I'll rest with you beside me
0:15:52 > 0:15:58- # My guardian angel from above
0:16:11 > 0:16:17- # Sometimes I feel the world - is unforgiving
0:16:18 > 0:16:25- # A daily battle, - just to go on living
0:16:25 > 0:16:34- # But when all hope is fading - an angel there descending
0:16:34 > 0:16:41- # And dawn is breaking - full of hope once more
0:16:41 > 0:16:47- # A guardian angel
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- # Keeping watch 'til morning
0:16:51 > 0:17:00- # A guardian angel - with undying love
0:17:00 > 0:17:05- # I'm safe with you to guide me
0:17:06 > 0:17:10- # I'll rest with you beside me
0:17:11 > 0:17:16- # My guardian angel from above
0:17:18 > 0:17:24- # You are my angel, - my shield and protector
0:17:25 > 0:17:32- # You're the light in the darkness, - in the storm you're the stillness
0:17:33 > 0:17:41- # You are my angel, - my strength and defender
0:17:42 > 0:17:49- # I will remember, - how you changed my life
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- # A guardian angel
0:17:55 > 0:17:59- # Keeping watch 'til morning
0:17:59 > 0:18:07- # A guardian angel - with undying love
0:18:08 > 0:18:13- # I'm safe with you to guide me
0:18:13 > 0:18:18- # I'll rest with you beside me
0:18:18 > 0:18:23- # My guardian angel from above
0:18:25 > 0:18:34- # A guardian angel, - keeping watch 'til morning
0:18:34 > 0:18:42- # A guardian angel - with undying love
0:18:42 > 0:18:48- # I'm safe with you to guide me
0:18:48 > 0:18:53- # I'll rest with you beside me
0:18:53 > 0:18:59- # My guardian angel from above
0:19:01 > 0:19:09- # My guardian angel
0:19:09 > 0:19:18- # From above #
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- We end our programme - from Llangennech...
0:19:27 > 0:19:31- ..with the words of the poet - and hymnist Gwilym Hiraethog.
0:19:31 > 0:19:35- Dyma Gariad Fel Y Moroedd - Tosturiaethau Fel Y Lli.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37- Sung to the hymn tune Moriah.
0:19:37 > 0:19:42- That's all from Llangennech. I hope - you'll join us again next week.
0:19:42 > 0:19:44- Goodbye.
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