Many thanks for the comment. I hadn't come across the tune you mentioned, but have just tracked it down in an old Welsh hymn-book! I'll certainly add it to the list of requested items. It may be a while yet before I can get new things done, but I'll let you know once it's ready. God bless. Matthew

Thanks.

Thank you! It is a nice, bright tune (helped by its A major key) which matches the joy of the words with their rich imagery. The words remind me greatly of Psalm 148, from where I'm sure the author drew his inspiration.

It is a splendid tune by William Croft, who was at one point Organist of Westminster Abbey. If your daughter is learning the tune at the age of seven, she is doing remarkably well. Wishing you all every blessing, Matthew

Thank you! It is a hymn that is sadly omitted from most modern hymn books, being almost entirely abandoned from the 1960s onwards.

Thank you, and it's always a joy to know these less-familiar hymns are appreciated! This one has a simple, child-like tune well suited to the text, and it would make a good Sunday school hymn. God bless, Matthew

Yes,it's a very innocent childlike song and the words are beautiful, so full of love and gentleness. It takes me back to my primary school days,and now I'm older,I'm able to appreciate the meaning of the words. God Bless you Mathew, Fiona ❤.

Thank you for the comment. Llangloffan is a wonderful, solemn Welsh hymn tune. Of the various hymns set to the tune, I chose these words which come primarily from the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25) and the return of Christ and the marriage feast of the Lamb in the book of Revelation. Wishing you every blessing, Matthew

​​@@HymnsTTA thank you for the answer and your wishes. May the Lord bless you as well.

Yes, I think this hymn would sound nice unaccompanied too, especially at the end of a quiet and reflective evening service. I don't know Swahili, but I might suppose the words to be similar to the English, namely a prayer asking for God's peace and protection as the day's worship draws to its close. Wishing you every blessing. Matthew

Thank you for the comment and encouragement! This hymn seems to be slipping out of popularity these days, which is a pity. The words from the end of Matthew 14 and the end of Mark 6 are well served by the bold and majestic tune. Wishing you every blessing in your service to the Lord as a musician and choir leader. Matthew

Hello Bryant, I've just looked through the list and I have in fact recorded it (to the tune of Salzburg). It's about halfway through the next CD, so if I'm able to maintain the present rate it should be uploaded early in the new year.

@@HymnsTTA Awesome! Thanks 😀

I'm really glad to hear you're appreciating the music. I've tried to include hymns both well-known and more obscure, those with sublime poetry as well as ones whose message and imagery are a little more straightforward whilst not compromising on Christian truth.

The mix of hymns has been magnificent!

You're very welcome, and thank you for the encouragement. I'm delighted to know that the hymns are helping you in your praise and devotion to God!

Many thanks for the comment and encouragement! Yes, this is a good old hymn proclaiming God as Creator of all nature, with similar imagery to 'All things bright and beautiful'.