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0:00:00 > 0:00:03- From the town of Ruthin - in the Vale of Clwyd...
0:00:03 > 0:00:06- ..welcome to - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:08 > 0:00:12- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:12 > 0:00:17- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:20 > 0:00:25- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:39 > 0:00:43- This week we'll meet - two members of Bethania Chapel.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- One is a former footballer...
0:00:48 > 0:00:50- ..and the other - is a young member of the church.
0:00:53 > 0:00:58- We'll also hear performances - by the Ysgol Pen Barras choir...
0:01:01 > 0:01:04- ..and Angharad Rowlands.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12- The congregational singing - comes from Bethania.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- Nia Wyn Jones is the conductor - and Tim Stuart is at the organ.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- We begin with Molianned Uchelderau'r - Nef Yr Arglwydd Am Ei Waith.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- Joining me now - is Iwan Vaughan Evans...
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- ..an elder at Bethania - and a former goalkeeper.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- Yes, indeed. - I played football for many years.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- I'm fortunate enough - to still be playing...
0:03:54 > 0:03:56- ..on the Astro Turf in Ruthin.
0:03:57 > 0:03:58- I'm healthy enough...
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- ..and some would say foolish enough - to still be playing.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- Tell me about your role - as church elder, Iwan.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09- I'm obviously an elder...
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- ..and the reason - I accepted that role...
0:04:14 > 0:04:18- ..is because - I feel it's up to my generation...
0:04:18 > 0:04:22- ..to ensure the Christian cause - at Bethania continues.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25- I feel a sense of duty, - to be honest...
0:04:26 > 0:04:28- ..to promote and sustain the cause.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- How are things at Bethania nowadays?
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- Things are going very well.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- We're a relatively - young congregation...
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- ..though there are older people who - are original members of Bethania.
0:04:44 > 0:04:48- Families who have moved into the - area also make up the congregation.
0:04:48 > 0:04:53- We have lots of fun. It's a - very lively community, I must say.
0:04:55 > 0:04:59- Your name - suggests a family connection...
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- ..to Morfydd Vaughan Evans...
0:05:01 > 0:05:06- ..who conducted the Ruthin - and District Choir for many years.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08- Are you related?
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- Yes. Morfydd was my aunt.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- Her husband, Penri, - was my mother's brother.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18- Morfydd conducted the choir for - many years and was also its founder.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- We had a very prosperous time - under her leadership.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- I have very fond memories of her.
0:07:08 > 0:07:13- Composer Robat Arwyn is one of the - members of Bethania Chapel, Ruthin.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- It's fitting - that the Ysgol Pen Barras choir...
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- ..will perform - one of his most popular pieces.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22- This is Brenin y Ser.
0:07:28 > 0:07:32- # I was 11 years old
0:07:32 > 0:07:36- # Staring into the eyes of time
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- # I was 11 years old
0:07:41 > 0:07:44- # I was weak without confidence
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- # I was the smallest ever
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- # Nothing more than a grain
0:07:52 > 0:07:56- # On the tip of my toes
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- # Reaching for the stars
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- # But I heard the moon
0:08:06 > 0:08:09- # Calling my name
0:08:09 > 0:08:13- # If you just listen
0:08:13 > 0:08:18- # You'll hear it
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- # King of the stars
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- # There's a song - that hasn't been sung
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- # Climb higher
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- # Climb to the stars
0:08:36 > 0:08:39- # King of the stars
0:08:39 > 0:08:42- # One candle can light
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- # More than a thousand candles
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- # King of the stars
0:09:03 > 0:09:08- # I was a little older
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- # Having stared into - the eyes of time
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- # Only a little older
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- # And growing in confidence
0:09:20 > 0:09:23- # There was a party in the heavens
0:09:24 > 0:09:27- # There was dancing in the stars
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- # The moon was singing
0:09:31 > 0:09:35- # In a scruffy tuxedo
0:09:36 > 0:09:39- # And it said
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- # King of the stars
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- # There's a song - that hasn't been sung
0:09:49 > 0:09:52- # Climb higher
0:09:52 > 0:09:55- # Climb to the stars
0:09:56 > 0:09:59- # King of the stars
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- # One candle can light
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- # More than a thousand candles
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- # King of the stars
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- # I'm still here
0:10:15 > 0:10:19- # Staring into the eyes of time
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- # I'm still here
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- # Brimming with confidence
0:10:28 > 0:10:32- # Beside the cloud
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- # I see the full extent
0:10:36 > 0:10:45- # Of the stars' symphony - and their wonder
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- # I heard the moon
0:10:54 > 0:10:57- # Calling my name
0:10:57 > 0:11:01- # If you just listen
0:11:01 > 0:11:06- # You'll hear it
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- # King of the stars
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- # There's a song - that hasn't been sung
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- # Climb higher
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- # Climb to the stars
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- # King of the stars
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- # One candle can light
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- # More than a thousand candles
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- # King of the stars
0:11:38 > 0:11:42- # Climb higher
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- # Climb higher
0:11:46 > 0:11:48- # Climb to the stars
0:11:49 > 0:11:52- # King of the stars
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- # Climb higher
0:11:56 > 0:12:01- # Climb higher
0:12:03 > 0:12:08- # King of the
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- # Stars
0:12:12 > 0:12:16- # King of the
0:12:16 > 0:12:21- # Stars #
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- For our next hymn we return to - the era of the Thirty Years' War...
0:12:26 > 0:12:31- ..which affected a large swathe - of Europe during the 12th century.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- The original hymn was recited - as grace before mealtimes...
0:12:36 > 0:12:38- ..but it rose to popularity...
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- ..when it was sung - to celebrate the end of the war.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- Its German title, - Nun Danket Alle Gott...
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- ..has been translated into Welsh.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51- This is Diolchwn Oll i Dduw - a Llaw a Llais a Chalon.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36- I'm joined by one of Bethania - Chapel's younger members.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- Gruff McKee, you're in - your final year at Ysgol Brynhyfryd.
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- Tell me about your hobbies.
0:14:44 > 0:14:48- I've played football and rugby - for the town since I was seven.
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- I was also chosen to go to Patagonia - to perform the play Mimosa.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56- I also performed in Les Mis - in Cardiff at the end of October.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- How does the chapel - play a part in your life?
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- Chapel has been central - throughout my life.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- I've been coming to Sunday school - since the age of four.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- The Sunday School - had a faithful young contingent.
0:15:13 > 0:15:17- It's helped me in my life because - we've remained friends to this day.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- The chapel helped me recently - when I went to Patagonia.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24- I had to raise funds - for the journey...
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- ..so a concert called Bwrlwm - Bethania was held at the chapel...
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- ..featuring Rhys Meirion - and Robat Arwyn.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- It was a huge success, - so I'm very grateful to the chapel.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- How would you describe your faith...
0:15:39 > 0:15:42- ..and the way - you think about God and religion?
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- God is a big part of my life...
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- ..because I've been brought up - with religion.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- I think the power of prayer - is remarkable...
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- ..because it's something personal...
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- ..and I'm able to talk to God - about my problems and issues...
0:16:00 > 0:16:02- ..that I can't discuss - with other people.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06- Thank you for the chat - and good luck in future.
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- In 1982, Susan Williams - was sitting at the kitchen table...
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- ..playing around with her keyboard - when a melody came to her.
0:16:15 > 0:16:20- She then meditated on God's love and - wrote a song about her experience.
0:16:21 > 0:16:24- Here is Angharad Rowlands - to perform the song.
0:16:26 > 0:16:30- # Never have I felt love
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- # Like your tender love
0:16:34 > 0:16:40- # So selfless, - generous and benevolent
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- # A wonderful love is yours
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- # A love that is infinite
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- # As deep as the ocean
0:16:52 > 0:16:57- # Full of wonder
0:16:57 > 0:17:02- # And richness
0:17:04 > 0:17:12- # A love that no-one can move
0:17:12 > 0:17:20- # A love that is unchangeable
0:17:21 > 0:17:29- # Yours is a perfect love
0:17:29 > 0:17:35- # This is the love - that took hold of me
0:17:37 > 0:17:42- # I used to be inconsiderate
0:17:42 > 0:17:46- # When you called on me
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- # I didn't want to know you
0:17:50 > 0:17:54- # Or have anything to do with you
0:17:55 > 0:18:00- # My heart was hard
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- # To your earnest petitions
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- # But now you're my shadow
0:18:08 > 0:18:13- # You're my refuge, - you're my fortress
0:18:15 > 0:18:23- # A love that no-one can move
0:18:23 > 0:18:31- # A love that is unchangeable
0:18:32 > 0:18:40- # Yours is a perfect love
0:18:40 > 0:18:46- # This is the love - that took hold of me
0:18:48 > 0:18:53- # Never have I felt love
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- # Like your tender love
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- # It burns in my bosom
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- # And purifies by black soul
0:19:06 > 0:19:10- # It can never be spilt
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- # It can never be stolen
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- # Your love is so perfect
0:19:19 > 0:19:24- # Tranquil, pure and mild
0:19:26 > 0:19:34- # A love that no-one can move
0:19:34 > 0:19:42- # A love that is unchangeable
0:19:42 > 0:19:51- # Yours is a perfect love
0:19:51 > 0:19:56- # This is the love - that took hold of me
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- # Of me
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- # This is the love
0:20:03 > 0:20:11- # That took hold of me #
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- We're nearing - the end of the programme.
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- I hope you've enjoyed the programme - and will join us again next week.
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- We leave you with the hymn tune - Builth and its well-known words.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28- "Rhagluniaeth fawr y nef
0:20:28 > 0:20:32- "Mor rhyfedd yw esboniad - helaeth hon o arfaeth Duw."
0:20:32 > 0:20:34- Goodbye from us all.
0:23:25 > 0:23:27- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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