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0:00:01 > 0:00:03- As we approach Christmas...
0:00:03 > 0:00:07- ..welcome to a special programme - celebrating Advent.
0:00:07 > 0:00:10- Welcome to - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:13 > 0:00:16- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:17 > 0:00:21- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:24 > 0:00:29- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:42 > 0:00:47- On tonight's programme, we'll enjoy - a performance from Gareth Bonello.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50- We'll hear from three youngsters...
0:00:50 > 0:00:53- ..about how they're - looking forward to the big day.
0:00:54 > 0:00:56- A Plygain song.
0:00:57 > 0:01:00- And we'll hear about - the preparations.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- We'll also consider some of - the themes associated with Advent.
0:01:11 > 0:01:17- The singing comes from St Germans - Church in Splott, Cardiff.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- Cor Y Waun Ddyfal and Bechgyn - Bro Taf join forces tonight...
0:01:21 > 0:01:23- ..to sing the hymns.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- Our opening hymn is - F'enaid Can Mawrha Yr Arglwydd Dduw.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09- "We wait in hope for the Lord
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- "He is our help and our shield.
0:04:12 > 0:04:18- "In him, our hearts rejoice, - for we trust in his holy name.
0:04:19 > 0:04:24- "May your unfailing love - be with us, Lord
0:04:24 > 0:04:26- "Even as we put our hope in you.
0:04:27 > 0:04:33- "My soul, wait thou only upon God; - for my expectation is from him.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- "He only is my rock and my salvation
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- "He is my defence; - I shall not be moved.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- "In God is my salvation and my glory
0:04:44 > 0:04:48- "The rock of my strength, - and my refuge, is in God."
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- # Wonderful at day break
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- # Behold a worthy deliverer
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- # In Bethlehem he appeared
0:05:16 > 0:05:20- # He is Christ our Lord
0:05:20 > 0:05:24- # The shepherds were told
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- # So wondrous was the scene
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- # The everlasting Father
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- # In a manger with the oxen
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- # He left his father's seat
0:05:43 > 0:05:46- # And the blissfulness - of a heavenly country
0:05:47 > 0:05:55- # He came to a lowly place - where animals fed
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- # Where he found great love
0:05:58 > 0:06:04- # Three Wise Men from the east
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- # Searched for baby Jesus
0:06:07 > 0:06:13- # They followed the bright star - from the east
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- # Which led them on their journey
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- # The angels proclaimed the news
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- # Of the birth of the divine one
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- # A deity in human form
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- # A man of this world
0:07:10 > 0:07:15- # He came down from heaven
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- # To the world so that he may live
0:07:19 > 0:07:23- # Peace on earth
0:07:23 > 0:07:27- # Glory to heaven
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- # He came here as a man
0:07:34 > 0:07:37- # Our worthy king and brother
0:07:37 > 0:07:41- # Without a cradle or a home
0:07:42 > 0:07:49- # Our creator was born of a virgin
0:07:50 > 0:07:54- # The promise of Eden
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- # To this world he came
0:07:58 > 0:08:05- # To undo the work of the devil
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- # It was his life's work #
0:09:02 > 0:09:06- "For unto us a child is born, - unto us a son is given
0:09:07 > 0:09:09- "And the government - shall be upon his shoulder
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- "And his name shall be called - Wonderful, Counsellor
0:09:13 > 0:09:18- "The mighty God, the everlasting - Father, the Prince of Peace.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20- "Of the increase of his government
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- "And peace there shall be - no end upon the throne of David
0:09:24 > 0:09:29- "And upon his kingdom, to order it, - and to establish it with judgment
0:09:29 > 0:09:32- "And with justice - from henceforth even for ever."
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- Next, a performance - from Bechgyn Bro Taf.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08- One of their members is Owen Saer.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11- The Plygain tradition - - do we know when it started?
0:12:11 > 0:12:15- Yes, the tradition started - in the 17th century.
0:12:15 > 0:12:20- If you split Wales - into north and south...
0:12:21 > 0:12:24- ..in South Wales, - you would have a service...
0:12:24 > 0:12:27- ..and a hymn from the Caniedydd.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30- In North Wales, - the tradition was stronger...
0:12:31 > 0:12:36- ..in Montgomeryshire, - Denbighshire and Merionethshire.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39- The words are very interesting.
0:12:39 > 0:12:44- Originally, you had rhyming words - and you had consonance...
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- ..very much like the cywyddau.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- That tradition belongs - to olden times.
0:12:51 > 0:12:55- From the 19th century onwards, - the consonance disappeared...
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- ..and plygain songs - showed more similarities to hymns.
0:12:59 > 0:13:02- What are Bechgyn Bro Taf - singing tonight?
0:13:03 > 0:13:04- Awn i Fethlehem.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07- Away you go.
0:13:10 > 0:13:14- # Let us go to Bethlehem - with everyone singing
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- # Leaping, dancing and delighting
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- # We will see our loving Redeemer
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- # We will see our loving Redeemer
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- # Born this day on Christmas Day
0:13:32 > 0:13:37- # We have a star to light us
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- # Affectionately to guide us
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- # Until yonder this introduces us
0:13:46 > 0:13:50- # Until yonder this introduces us
0:13:50 > 0:13:55- # To the holy place where he lies
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- # The shepherds have advanced
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- # To Bethlehem while becoming still
0:14:05 > 0:14:09- # To see the gracious King
0:14:09 > 0:14:13- # To see the gracious King
0:14:14 > 0:14:18- # Let us all follow them
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- # The angels are rejoicing
0:14:24 > 0:14:28- # The firmament is shining
0:14:28 > 0:14:33- # The host of heaven - is singing hymns
0:14:33 > 0:14:37- # The host of heaven - is singing hymns
0:14:37 > 0:14:42- # May men also sing
0:14:44 > 0:14:48- # Let us go to Bethlehem to see
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- # The greatest wonder of all
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- # God made man on earth
0:14:57 > 0:15:02- # God made man on earth
0:15:02 > 0:15:10- # To die for his people #
0:15:25 > 0:15:26- I'm Elliw.
0:15:26 > 0:15:27- I'm Elliw.- - I'm Elain.
0:15:27 > 0:15:28- I'm Ioan.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- This is Salem Sunday school - in Canton.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- I like Christmas because - you spend time with your family...
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- ..and open presents.
0:15:38 > 0:15:42- Christmas is a time to celebrate - the life of Jesus in chapel.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- I like Christmas - because I eat nice food...
0:15:46 > 0:15:49- ..cakes, puddings and the turkey.
0:15:50 > 0:15:54- During the first Christmas, - Gabriel visited Joseph and Mary...
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- ..to tell them - they were going to have a baby.
0:15:58 > 0:16:02- Gabriel said - that the baby was the Son of God.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- God named him Jesus.
0:16:08 > 0:16:14- They travelled to Bethlehem - and knocked the door of an inn.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- All the inns were full.
0:16:17 > 0:16:19- They found a stable.
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- The Three Wise Men visited them.
0:16:21 > 0:16:25- They brought - gold, frankincense and myrrh.
0:16:26 > 0:16:30- Jesus Christ - was the Son of God, Mary...
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- ..and the King of Wales.
0:16:34 > 0:16:36- Well, a prince of some kind.
0:16:37 > 0:16:42- For me, Christmas is important - to people who believe in God.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45- They celebrate his birth.
0:16:47 > 0:16:52- We prepare for Christmas by hanging - tinsel on the Christmas tree...
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- ..and decorating the house.
0:16:56 > 0:17:02- We also cook different food - on Christmas morning...
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- ..and prepare it on Christmas Eve.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- We also leave food for Sion Corn.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- As we prepare for Christmas Day...
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- ..I hang my stocking - in the living room...
0:17:15 > 0:17:19- ..and sing Christmas carols - with local people.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20- "God of hope - brought love to the world.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- "Be the love that lives amongst us.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- "God of hope - brought happiness to the world.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- "Be the happiness - that lives amongst us.
0:20:32 > 0:20:37- "God of hope - the rock on which we stand.
0:20:37 > 0:20:42- "Be in the middle, - a centre point for this Advent
0:20:42 > 0:20:44- "And forever more."
0:20:49 > 0:20:53- After hearing tonight's - performances and readings...
0:20:53 > 0:20:57- ..I'm sure that you, like me, - are looking forward to Christmas.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00- Next week - we have a special programme...
0:21:00 > 0:21:03- ..to celebrate Christmas - from Neath...
0:21:03 > 0:21:05- ..with many talented performers.
0:21:06 > 0:21:07- Please join us then.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- Our final hymn tonight...
0:21:10 > 0:21:14- ..is Daeth Crist I'n Plith, - O Llawenhawn A Deued Pawb Ynghyd.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16- From us all, goodnight.
0:24:07 > 0:24:09- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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