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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- Welcome to Dechrau Canu - Dechrau Canmol from Ruthin in Clwyd.
0:00:07 > 0:00:11- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:11 > 0:00:16- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:19 > 0:00:24- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:36 > 0:00:41- On tonight's programme we meet one - of Bethania Chapel's oldest members.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44- She's quite a character.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- We meet some of Bethania's children - in Out of the Mouths of Babes.
0:00:52 > 0:00:57- We'll also have performances by - the Ysgol Pen Barras school choir...
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- ..and the soprano Angharad Rowlands.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- Nia Wyn Jones is the conductor - and Tim Stuart is the organist.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- Our first hymn is O Na Bawn - Yn Fwy Tebyg I Iesu Grist Yn Byw.
0:04:34 > 0:04:39- Out of the mouths of babes
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- Bethania Chapel is lots of fun - because we're with our friends.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- We have a Pudsey party - and a Christmas party...
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- ..to raise money - for Children in Need.
0:04:55 > 0:04:59- All the children - say a verse from the Bible...
0:04:59 > 0:05:04- ..and then you come to Sunday school - where all the children get together.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- You hear stories from the Bible - and make crafts about them.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- We go on trips - to different places every year.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18- We do pieces of work - about Jesus and so on.
0:05:20 > 0:05:24- Once a year - we do a children's session...
0:05:24 > 0:05:29- ..where children - from different chapels...
0:05:32 > 0:05:34- ..race against each other - and things.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- My favourite story - is the Good Samaritan.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45- It has a very important message - - that you should help friends...
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- ..even though they might not be - your close friends.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56- My favourite story - is Jesus' resurrection.
0:05:56 > 0:06:01- He was crucified - and then he was buried in a cave.
0:06:01 > 0:06:06- Afterwards, - he pushed the rock away...
0:06:06 > 0:06:10- ..and someone noticed - that the cave had been opened.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- Then they found him.
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- Next is a performance.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- The most successful school - in the junior competitions...
0:08:25 > 0:08:28- ..at this year's Urdd Eisteddfod - was Ysgol Pen Barras.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- As we're in Ruthin, - we invited them to perform.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- This is - Cyfaill Y Plant by Eric Jones.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- # In the beginning
0:08:49 > 0:08:53- # God created the world
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- # Before he came to us
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- # And embraced us as our God
0:09:03 > 0:09:06- # Some time in Eden
0:09:06 > 0:09:10- # Out of the earth
0:09:10 > 0:09:14- # Came Adam
0:09:14 > 0:09:18- # To wander freely
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- # God made the world
0:09:23 > 0:09:27- # Oh, God made the world
0:09:28 > 0:09:36- # God made all the beautiful things
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- # In God's care
0:09:41 > 0:09:45- # God will always
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- # And forever
0:09:49 > 0:09:53- # Love children in the world
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- # The flowers bloomed
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- # So sweet the birdsong
0:10:11 > 0:10:19- # From the birds above, - both big and small
0:10:21 > 0:10:28- # Multicoloured butterflies
0:10:28 > 0:10:32- # These were the creations
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- # Of our world's maker
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- # God made the world
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- # Oh, God made the world
0:10:46 > 0:10:54- # God made all the beautiful things
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- # In God's care
0:10:59 > 0:11:03- # God will always
0:11:03 > 0:11:07- # And forever
0:11:07 > 0:11:11- # Love children in the world
0:11:22 > 0:11:29- # Among all the things he created
0:11:30 > 0:11:37- # What delights - the Lord of Heaven most?
0:11:39 > 0:11:47- # As he surveys - from his throne on high
0:11:47 > 0:11:51- # He cherishes children
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- # Above all worldly pleasures
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- # God made the world
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- # Oh, God made the world
0:12:05 > 0:12:13- # God made all the beautiful things
0:12:14 > 0:12:18- # In God's care
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- # He will always
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- # And forever
0:12:26 > 0:12:30- # Love children in the world
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- # He will always and forever
0:12:35 > 0:12:39- # Love children in the world #
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- Next is a hymn written by Elfed.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- O tyred i'n hiachau, gardeig Ysbryd
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- Tydi sy'n esmwythau blinderau bywyd
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- Er dyfned yw y loes, - Er trymed yw y groes
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- Dwg ni bob dydd o'n hoes - Yn nes i'r gwynfyd.
0:14:44 > 0:14:49- Joining me is Mary Williams, one of - Bethania Chapel's oldest members.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- How long have you been a member? - Were you baptized in the chapel?
0:14:54 > 0:14:58- Yes, I was. Yes, indeed. - I'm 93 years of age now.
0:15:01 > 0:15:05- Everything of any importance - has happened to me...
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- ..within the chapel's walls.
0:15:10 > 0:15:15- I earned a living nearby, - before and after I was married...
0:15:15 > 0:15:18- ..so I've stayed in my locality - all my life.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- What pleasure do you derive - from attending Bethania?
0:15:22 > 0:15:28- It did us no harm - to attend chapel services regularly.
0:15:28 > 0:15:34- It did no harm for our children - either, to tell you the truth.
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- Entire families would come to chapel - to worship back in my day.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- The ministers - came from four corners of the globe.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- Who were - the prominent preachers of your day?
0:15:52 > 0:15:57- I remember - Reverend Morgan Mainwaring...
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- ..preaching here regularly.
0:16:00 > 0:16:05- I remember an old-fashioned preacher - by the name of Eliseus Howells.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07- Do you recognize the name?
0:16:07 > 0:16:08- Do you recognize the name?- - No, I don't.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13- He would hold - prayer meetings on Good Friday.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16- It did us no harm...
0:16:16 > 0:16:19- ..listening to these people...
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- ..because they - literally lifted you to the heavens.
0:16:22 > 0:16:28- I believe that - every pulpit in Wales is sacred.
0:16:28 > 0:16:32- Huge truths - have been spoken from them.
0:16:32 > 0:16:37- Between Sundays, it's surprising - how often you get a chance...
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- ..to discuss religious matters.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- The general consensus - among the Welsh and English...
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- ..is that there's a need - for the Holy Spirit...
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- ..to be scattered on the nation...
0:16:50 > 0:16:56- ..and on the world as a whole, - especially as it is nowadays.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- I'm sure many people - ask you this question, Mary.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- What's the secret to a long life?
0:17:03 > 0:17:05- Live your life day by day...
0:17:05 > 0:17:09- ..and count your blessings.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- Thank you, Mary. - It's been a pleasure meeting you.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17- Thank you, too.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- Originally from Denbigh...
0:17:19 > 0:17:23- ..Angharad Rowlands is a student at - St Andrew's University in Scotland.
0:17:23 > 0:17:27- She's a familiar face - on the Eisteddfod stage.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- She recently became an apprentice...
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- ..with John Eliot Gardiner's - Monteverdi Choir.
0:17:34 > 0:17:38- She will now perform How Beautiful - Are The feet Of Them...
0:17:38 > 0:17:40- ..from the Messiah by Handel.
0:17:46 > 0:17:52- # How beautiful are the feet of them
0:17:52 > 0:17:57- # That preach the gospel of peace
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- # How beautiful are the feet
0:18:03 > 0:18:09- # How beautiful are the feet of them
0:18:09 > 0:18:14- # That preach the gospel of peace
0:18:20 > 0:18:25- # How beautiful are the feet of them
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- # That preach the gospel of peace
0:18:31 > 0:18:37- # And bring glad tidings
0:18:37 > 0:18:43- # And bring glad tidings
0:18:43 > 0:18:48- # Glad tidings of good things
0:18:49 > 0:18:54- # And bring glad tidings
0:18:54 > 0:19:00- # Glad tidings of good things
0:19:00 > 0:19:06- # And bring glad tidings
0:19:06 > 0:19:11- # Glad tidings of good things
0:19:11 > 0:19:18- # Glad tidings of good things #
0:19:44 > 0:19:46- We end our programme from Ruthin...
0:19:46 > 0:19:50- ..with possibly the most popular - of all the Welsh hymns.
0:19:50 > 0:19:54- If I tell you that - Eddie Evans composed the tune...
0:19:54 > 0:19:56- ..and W Rhys Nicholas - wrote the words...
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- ..most of you will know - in which direction we're going.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- I hope you've enjoyed the programme.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- We end - with the hymn tune Pantyfedwen...
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- ..and the words, Tydi A Wnaeth - Y Wyrth, O Grist Fab Duw.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Goodbye from us all.
0:24:12 > 0:24:14- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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