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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- In tonight's programme, - we look back over the series...
0:00:04 > 0:00:07- ..and remember - the most memorable moments.
0:00:07 > 0:00:10- Welcome to Dechrau Canu - Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:13 > 0:00:16- # Sole Deo gloria
0:00:16 > 0:00:21- # Sole Deo gloria
0:00:24 > 0:00:29- # Sole Deo gloria #
0:00:47 > 0:00:51- We'll meet a husband and wife team - who run Coleg Y Bala...
0:00:52 > 0:00:57- ..and we'll enjoy a lively - performance by Cor Esgeifiog.
0:00:58 > 0:01:03- I'll talk to Emlyn Richards - and we'll hear a performance...
0:01:03 > 0:01:06- ..by Cor Dathlu Cwmtawe.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- We begin in Tabernacle chapel, - Llanfyllin...
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- ..where the Montgomeryshire - National Eisteddfod...
0:01:14 > 0:01:17- ..proclamation cymanfa was held.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- Here's Rhagluniaeth Fawr Y Nef, - sung to the hymn tune Builth.
0:03:09 > 0:03:15- On Anglesey, I had a special day - in the company of Emlyn Richards.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- We journeyed across - the north of the island...
0:03:19 > 0:03:22- ..and I visited places - I'd never been to before.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- One of those was the cemetery - in Llanfair-yng-Nghornwy.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33- Well, Emlyn, - as a native of Anglesey...
0:03:33 > 0:03:38- ..I feel a sense of shame - that an incomer has led me...
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- ..to locations on Anglesey - I've never visited.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- Where are we now?
0:03:44 > 0:03:49- We're in the graveyard of St Mary's - Church in Llanfair-yng-Nghornwy.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- I like saying Llanfair-yng-Nghornwy!
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- This is a very important location.
0:03:56 > 0:04:01- It was chosen by the - Workers' Educational Association...
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- ..as a special site.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08- It is a special place to visit.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- It used to be a wild place - in times gone by.
0:04:11 > 0:04:16- The locals would make - a profitable living...
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- ..from items found on the sea shore - after numerous stormy nights.
0:04:21 > 0:04:27- They would find bodies - and much more on the beaches.
0:04:27 > 0:04:34- Early in the 19th century, - James Williams moved to the area.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- His wife was a very important lady - - Frances Williams.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- She was - a very, very talented artist.
0:04:44 > 0:04:50- They both worked hard - to secure a lifeboat for the area.
0:04:50 > 0:04:55- It would, however, deprive locals - of their plentiful bounty.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- They both succeeded - in their campaign...
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- ..and in 1828...
0:05:01 > 0:05:06- ..the first lifeboat - on Anglesey was secured.
0:05:07 > 0:05:13- This building is the rectory.
0:05:13 > 0:05:17- When it was opened, - it was a cultural centre...
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- ..for a remote area such as this.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- Harpists performed here...
0:05:22 > 0:05:27- ..all kinds of performers - were invited here.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- James Williams - was such a talented character.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35- He won the best boar competition - in the Anglesey Show.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- He was awarded first prize.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- We could do - with more people like him.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- We're at the graveside - of one of Wales's great artists...
0:05:46 > 0:05:47- ..Kyffin Williams
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- What's the link?
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- What's the link?- - He was a direct descendant...
0:05:52 > 0:05:56- ..of James and Frances Williams.
0:05:56 > 0:06:02- As I've already said, Frances - was a talented artist herself.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06- He may well have inherited - his talent from her.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10- He is one of our nation's - greatest artists.
0:06:10 > 0:06:12- Kyffin Williams.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17- We stay in Anglesey - for our next item.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- When I led a cymanfa ganu - in Moreia chapel, Llangefni...
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- ..I had the opportunity - to hear a new choir - Cor Esgeifiog.
0:06:27 > 0:06:32- Here is their performance - of Cantate Dominum by Mark Hayes.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- # Praise the Lord anew
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- # Praise the Lord as one on Earth
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- # Praise the Lord anew
0:06:49 > 0:06:55- # Praise the Lord God
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- # Praise the Lord anew
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- # Praise the Lord as one on Earth
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- # Praise the Lord anew
0:07:06 > 0:07:11- # Praise the Lord God
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- # Sing a song of praise - for wonderful
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- # Is the name of the Lord God
0:07:19 > 0:07:24- # Sing a song of praise to the Lord
0:07:24 > 0:07:29- # Sing to the Lord of this Earth
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- # Sing to the Lord, praise Him
0:07:33 > 0:07:39- # Sing to the Lord in Heaven
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- # Sing a song
0:07:50 > 0:07:51- # Praise the Lord
0:07:51 > 0:07:54- # Sing a song
0:07:54 > 0:07:55- # Sing a song
0:07:56 > 0:07:57- # Praise the Lord
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- # Sing a song
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- # Praise the Lord
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- # Sing a song
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- # Praise the Lord
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- # Sing a song
0:08:10 > 0:08:14- # Praise the Lord
0:08:14 > 0:08:17- # Sing, sing
0:08:17 > 0:08:19- # A joyful song
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- # Praise the Lord anew
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- # Praise the Lord as one on Earth
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- # Praise the Lord anew
0:08:35 > 0:08:40- # Praise the Lord God
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- # Praise the Lord anew
0:08:45 > 0:08:51- # Praise the Lord in song
0:08:52 > 0:08:54- # Praise the Lord God #
0:08:58 > 0:09:03- One of Wales' most distinguished - chapels is Rhydwilym, Pembrokeshire.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- It's the oldest Baptist chapel - in Wales.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- It can be found on the banks - of the Cleddau river...
0:09:09 > 0:09:11- ..in the shadow - of the Preseli mountains.
0:09:11 > 0:09:16- Its congregation sang the immortal - words of Mary Owen Llansawel.
0:09:16 > 0:09:20- "Dyma gariad, pwy a'i traetha? - Anchwiliadwy ydyw ef."
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- The hymn tune is Garthowen.
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- Our next stop is Whitland - for another popular hymn.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- The words were written - by Joseph Scriven...
0:12:23 > 0:12:26- ..who faced many tragedies - during his life...
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- ..but his faith in Jesus - was unbowed.
0:12:29 > 0:12:33- "What a friend we have in Jesus, - all our sins and griefs to bear."
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- We head to Ystradgynlais - for our next item.
0:14:14 > 0:14:18- Here is Cor Dathlu Cwmtawe. - Their conductor is Conway Morgan.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- # We celebrate Cynog's land
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- # Its mountains and sanctity
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- # Brecknock's creation
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- # And the greatness of God's beacons
0:14:34 > 0:14:38- # We will avow - to its great authority
0:14:38 > 0:14:43- # The fountain of its spirit - sustain the waters of life
0:14:46 > 0:14:51- # Light emerges - where once was darkness
0:14:52 > 0:14:57- # Praise the awakening - is the song of the valley
0:14:57 > 0:15:02- # To the saint of the fellowship - we give our praise
0:15:03 > 0:15:10- # And as a family - we attend the celebration
0:15:21 > 0:15:27- # Confidently we walk - on the path to elation
0:15:27 > 0:15:32- # Warm are the fires - of our community
0:15:33 > 0:15:38- # The arms of our brotherhood - sustain us steadfastly
0:15:38 > 0:15:44- # From the day's winds - and the oncoming storms
0:15:46 > 0:15:51- # Light emerges - where once was darkness
0:15:52 > 0:15:57- # Praise the awakening - is the song of the valley
0:15:57 > 0:16:02- # To the saint of the fellowship - we give our praise
0:16:02 > 0:16:09- # And as a family - we attend the celebration
0:16:21 > 0:16:27- # Light emerges - where once was darkness
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- # Praise the awakening - is the song of the valley
0:16:33 > 0:16:38- # To the saint of the fellowship - we give our praise
0:16:38 > 0:16:46- # And as a family - we attend the celebration
0:16:46 > 0:16:51- # We attend the celebration
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- # We attend
0:16:56 > 0:17:03- # We attend the celebration #
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- This year's Santes Dwynwen's Day - was on a Sunday...
0:17:12 > 0:17:16- ..and we had a special programme - of celebration.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21- We met a husband and wife - who work together in Coleg Y Bala.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- Sian and Owain Edwards - are managers at Coleg Y Bala.
0:17:36 > 0:17:41- I've come to meet them - in their home near the college.
0:17:43 > 0:17:47- Owain and Sian, thank you - for welcoming us into your home...
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- ..in Coleg Y Bala.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51- This is where you work.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53- We work and live here.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- It's a centre for children - and young people...
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- ..run by the - Welsh Presbyterian Church.
0:18:00 > 0:18:04- It's a busy, vibrant place - and this is our family home.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06- What activities are held here?
0:18:07 > 0:18:13- We arrange all kinds of activities, - for young people...
0:18:13 > 0:18:14- ..and families.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- There are weekly activities, - young people can stay here.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- There are clubs - - the Ti a Fi group meet here.
0:18:23 > 0:18:29- We aim to show young people that - the Christian faith is relevant...
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- ..and alive today.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- You're also a GP - - where do you find all the time?
0:18:41 > 0:18:47- I'm a GP three days a week in - Penrhyndeudraeth, Traws and Harlech.
0:18:48 > 0:18:54- We share the responsibilities - of being managers of the college.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57- You've been married for 23 years.
0:18:57 > 0:19:04- What's the secret to a long - and successful marriage, Sian?
0:19:05 > 0:19:07- Our Christian faith is important.
0:19:07 > 0:19:11- Jesus Christ plays an important part - in our relationship.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- Owain is a very special man...
0:19:14 > 0:19:16- ..so that's a help.
0:19:16 > 0:19:20- We're good friends - and we work well together.
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- We see a lot of each other, - working and living together.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28- For us, Jesus's love - is central to our relationship.
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- Your faith and your love - combine in some ways.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36- Yes, definitely.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- We also have a family.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- It's not what you would call - a normal family.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- Our daughter has special needs.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- We've adopted - and we have a foster child.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51- We have a busy life at home.
0:19:51 > 0:19:56- We try and spend time together, - just the two of us, sometimes.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- Family and friends - give us a night off sometimes.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- Essentially, Jesus is central - to our family life.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- That's how our relationship thrives.
0:20:06 > 0:20:11- There's a Biblical verse - we remember from Sunday School.
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- "God is love."
0:20:14 > 0:20:19- It's a simple verse but God is love, - God gave us love in the first place.
0:20:19 > 0:20:24- God's will was marriage. He was - the designer, in some respects.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- If we want to know - how to live properly...
0:20:27 > 0:20:31- ..we need to follow - His manufacturer's instructions.
0:20:34 > 0:20:39- Next week, we will again look back - at the series' highlights.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- Join us then.
0:20:42 > 0:20:47- To end this programme, - we head to Bethesda chapel in Mold.
0:20:47 > 0:20:50- The hymn is - Mi Wn Fod Fy Mhrynwr Yn Fyw.
0:20:50 > 0:20:53- Until next time, thanks for - your company and goodbye.
0:23:44 > 0:23:46- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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