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0:00:01 > 0:00:06- This week, a chance to enjoy - some highlights from the series.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09- Welcome to - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:11 > 0:00:15- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:15 > 0:00:19- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- # Soli Deo gloria #
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0:00:41 > 0:00:45- Our first hymn tonight comes from - Tabernacle chapel, Cwmavon.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- The hymn was written - by the famous poet, J J Williams.
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- It is full of praise and celebration - for God's work.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- "In you Lord we rejoice, - from your love we gain joy
0:00:57 > 0:01:01- "Your live remains, never waning, - and its wells remain full
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- "King of heaven and earth, - we will always praise your name."
0:03:08 > 0:03:13- Our next hymn is a favourite - for many, Cenwch i'r Arglwydd.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15- The singing comes from Cardigan...
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- ..from a special service held to - mark the town's 900th anniversary.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23- In Cardigan, - we met many local people...
0:03:23 > 0:03:25- ..including Father Seamus Cunnane...
0:03:26 > 0:03:30- ..an Irishman who now lives in - Cardigan and who has learnt Welsh.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- "Like salt rain, - like a gentle breeze
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- "Like longing, - like dawn and sunset
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- "Bidding farewell and returning
0:03:47 > 0:03:49- "Are joined together in this river"
0:03:53 > 0:03:55- The port of Cardigan...
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- ..was an extremely important place - in the Middle Ages.
0:04:02 > 0:04:08- There was trade between Cardigan, - Flanders, Spain and France.
0:04:12 > 0:04:17- Ships sailed from Cardigan - to America, of course...
0:04:17 > 0:04:19- ..carrying exported goods.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- How does religion fare - in Cardigan nowadays?
0:04:24 > 0:04:26- It's not as it was a century ago.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- The chapels used to be full.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- The preachers were famous figures.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- Regarding the long term, - I'm an optimist.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41- Regarding the short term, - I'm a pessimist.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46- But we must carry on - doing the work of the Lord Jesus.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- We have been very lucky - during the series...
0:07:42 > 0:07:43- ..to be joined by many soloists.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46- One of these was soprano Fflur Wyn.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50- Here is an opportunity to revisit - one of her performances.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52- This is Diolch I'r Ior.
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- # In deep silence
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- # We remember your care
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- # There is gratitude in our hearts
0:08:06 > 0:08:09- # For our redemption
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- # This day we sing
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- # A psalm of true appreciation - to you
0:08:17 > 0:08:22- # Praise the Lord
0:08:23 > 0:08:26- # Praise the Lord
0:08:26 > 0:08:29- # For eyes to behold you
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- # Praise the Lord
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- # For lips to worship you
0:08:36 > 0:08:39- # Praise the Lord
0:08:39 > 0:08:43- # For listening to our prayers
0:08:44 > 0:08:49- # Praise the Lord
0:08:50 > 0:08:53- # Praise the Lord
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- # For showing us the way of light
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- # Praise the Lord
0:09:00 > 0:09:03- # For keeping the lamps - of the saints alight
0:09:04 > 0:09:10- # Praise Him for loving man, - whether he be black or white
0:09:11 > 0:09:17- # Praise the Lord
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- # Make us witnesses this day
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- # Loyal and obedient in our work
0:09:36 > 0:09:39- # Following Christ peacefully
0:09:40 > 0:09:44- # Without forgetting his pain - and his wounds
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- # This day we sing
0:09:49 > 0:09:54- # A psalm of appreciation - on our journey
0:09:55 > 0:10:01- # Praise the Lord
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- # Praise the Lord
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- # For eyes to behold you
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- # Praise the Lord
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- # For lips to worship you
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- # Praise the Lord
0:10:18 > 0:10:22- # For listening to our prayers
0:10:23 > 0:10:28- # Praise the Lord
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- # Praise the Lord
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- # For showing us the way of light
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- # Praise the Lord
0:10:39 > 0:10:42- # For keeping the lamps - of the saints alight
0:10:43 > 0:10:49- # Praise Him for loving man, - whether he be black or white
0:10:50 > 0:10:55- # Praise the Lord
0:10:57 > 0:11:03- # Send to us in Wales - the virtue of your mighty wind
0:11:04 > 0:11:09- # Lord
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- # We stand firm
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- # Our praise ascends - to the dome of heaven
0:11:18 > 0:11:24- # Praise the Lord
0:11:25 > 0:11:28- # Praise the Lord
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- # For showing us the way of light
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- # Praise the Lord
0:11:35 > 0:11:39- # For keeping the lamps - of the saints alight
0:11:39 > 0:11:46- # Praise Him for loving man, - whether he be black or white
0:11:46 > 0:11:53- # Praise the Lord
0:11:54 > 0:12:06- # Praise the Lord #
0:12:10 > 0:12:12- On our second visit to Llangefni...
0:12:13 > 0:12:17- ..we were joined by one of Wales' - most famous actors, J O Roberts.
0:12:17 > 0:12:21- He took us around some of his - favourite places on Anglesey...
0:12:21 > 0:12:24- ..including Benllech, Moelfre - and Llantysilio.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27- Here is a part of his tour.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32- Hywel, - this is another significant place.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- The lifeboat station in Moelfre.
0:12:37 > 0:12:42- I don't think I've ever seen - such a dramatic memorial, JO.
0:12:42 > 0:12:43- Who is he?
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- A hero of the waves - Richard Evans, - or Dic Evans, of Moelfre.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- He was a coxswain of the lifeboat.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55- He won two gold medals - for his bravery...
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- ..after venturing out - on to very stormy seas.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- On one occasion, he rescued - the crew of the Hindlea.
0:13:04 > 0:13:08- I think Machraeth expressed it - perfectly in an englyn.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12- "He sailed into terrible storms
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- "A courageous man
0:13:16 > 0:13:18- "With God's word in his heart
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- "For his deeds - among leaping waves
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- "He stands for ever a hero"
0:13:27 > 0:13:29- Is he one of your great heroes?
0:13:29 > 0:13:30- Is he one of your great heroes?- - Definitely.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33- A hero of the waves.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38- Our next hymn was written - by a man from Anglesey.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- Moliannwn Di o Arglwydd - was written by Dewi Mon...
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- ..or Reverend David Rowlands, - to give him his full name.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- The hymn tune is Meirionnydd.
0:16:25 > 0:16:31- We meet people from all over Wales - on Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- But some of those people stand out.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- One of those is Esther Vickery - from Waunarlwydd.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42- She celebrated her 109th birthday - in October.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45- I had the honour of meeting her.
0:16:52 > 0:16:56- Esther, how important - has the chapel been to you?
0:16:57 > 0:16:59- Very important.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01- That's how we were raised...
0:17:02 > 0:17:07- ..to go to the morning services...
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- ..to Sunday school...
0:17:12 > 0:17:14- ..and to the evening services.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16- Tell me about the singing.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- Was the singing good in the chapel?
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- Incredibly good singing.
0:17:25 > 0:17:26- Alawfwyn Jones...
0:17:28 > 0:17:29- ..was in Sardis.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- And David Llywelyn John...
0:17:34 > 0:17:36- ..was in Seion.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- How important is your faith?
0:17:43 > 0:17:45- I couldn't do without it.
0:17:46 > 0:17:47- Do you like hymns?
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- Yes.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53- I can still remember them.
0:17:54 > 0:17:55- "Lord Jesus...
0:17:56 > 0:18:02- "..teach me to walk through - the world in your footsteps."
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- We stay in Waunarlwydd - for our next item.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11- Here is Waunarlwydd choir - singing Gloria.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- # Glory to God in the highest
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- # And on earth, peace to all
0:18:19 > 0:18:21- # Of goodwill
0:18:21 > 0:18:23- # We praise you
0:18:23 > 0:18:25- # We bless you
0:18:25 > 0:18:31- # We praise you, - we glorify you, we give you thanks
0:18:32 > 0:18:34- # For your great glory
0:18:34 > 0:18:36- # For your great glory
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- # Glory to God in the highest
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- # And on earth peace to all
0:18:41 > 0:18:43- # Of goodwill
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- # O Lord God, O Lord God
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- # O Lord God, O Lord God
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- # O Lord God, heavenly king
0:18:53 > 0:18:55- # God, almighty Father
0:18:57 > 0:19:02- # Only begotten son of the Father, - Lord Jesus
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- # O Lord God, O Lord God
0:19:06 > 0:19:09- # O Lord God, O Lord God
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- # O Lord God, Lamb of God
0:19:13 > 0:19:15- # Son of the heavenly Father
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- # You take away - the sins of the world
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- # Have mercy on us, have mercy on us
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- # You take away - the sins of the world
0:19:27 > 0:19:28- # Receive our prayer
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- # You are seated - at the right hand of the Father
0:19:33 > 0:19:35- # Have mercy on us
0:19:35 > 0:19:39- # You are seated - at the right hand of the Father
0:19:40 > 0:19:41- # Have mercy on us
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- # Have mercy on us, have mercy on us
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- # For you alone - are the Holy One, Lord
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- # You alone are the most high
0:19:51 > 0:19:53- # Jesus Christ, our Lord
0:19:53 > 0:19:56- # With the Holy Spirit, - in the glory of heaven
0:19:57 > 0:20:02- # With the Holy Spirit, - in the glory of heaven
0:20:02 > 0:20:08- # With the Holy Spirit, - in the glory of heaven
0:20:09 > 0:20:11- # Amen, amen
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- # Amen, amen
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- # Amen, amen #
0:20:22 > 0:20:28- Our last hymn tonight comes from - St Martin church in Eglwysbach.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- The last hymn - is Diolchwn Oll i Dduw.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33- Until next week, goodnight.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18- Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol - is 50 years old this year.
0:23:18 > 0:23:22- The Cymanfa to close the Urdd - Eisteddfod will celebrate this.
0:23:22 > 0:23:27- A special programme will be recorded - next Sunday morning at 10.30am...
0:23:27 > 0:23:28- ..in the pavilion.
0:23:29 > 0:23:30- In order to secure a place...
0:23:30 > 0:23:34- ..contact the ticket office - on the number below.
0:23:37 > 0:23:39- We look forward to welcoming you.
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