Be Thou My Vision Tune For King Arthur: All Saints Church Oystermouth Swansea

[@qienna6677]

The last verse to this song will always be a favourite that makes me cry. "Heart of my own heart whatever befall, still be my vision o ruler of all."

[@dooshimagbahabo2533]

Such a worthy worthy song

[@bbyblu555]

Me tooooo

[@vap0rtranz]

Me too. I teared up the last time we sang this at church, and on those last 2 verses.

[@joecollins8387]

nothing beats the sound of a lovely pipe organ

[@cyriljacob4839]

Agree 1000%

[@tomtaylor9437]

@@cyriljacob4839 1million times agreement Rob'superb

[@nancyhobson9710]

The organ in my father's house had three keyboards and full conclave of footpedals. It was made by Este Organs of Bratelborn, USA in about 1880. We bought it from a city church.

[@nikhilross]

Anyday!

[@storres9198]

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art - thou my best thought, by day or by night; waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. 2 Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord. Thou my great Father; thine own may I be, thou in me dwelling and I one with thee. 3 Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise; thou mine inheritance, now and always; thou and thou only first in my heart, high King of heaven, my treasure thou art. 4 High King of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

[@Simonjblake]

Spectacular. I used to sing this in school assembly every week. I think everyone loved it. Brilliant music and beautiful organ work.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks for listening

[@lucyb7929]

Thrills my heart to hear this rendition. Love the hymn and its meaning and also the beautifully played organ. Thank you. It refreshes my soul with each listening.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks for listening

[@zephyr755]

Magnificent playing, thank you Rob. God bless us all. Here for any who want to add their own voice (after the introduction), are the words: 0:30 VERSE 1 Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. 1:04 VERSE 2 Be Thou my wisdom, be Thou my true word; I ever with thee, and Thou with me, Lord. Born of thy love, Thy child may I be, Thou in me dwelling and I one with Thee. 1:37 VERSE 3 Be Thou my buckler, my sword for the fight. Be Thou my dignity, Thou my delight, Thou my soul’s shelter, Thou my high tow’r. Raise thou me heav’nward, O Pow’r of my pow’r. 2:09 VERSE 4 Riches I heed not, nor vain empty praise; Thou mine inheritance, now and always. Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, Ruler of heaven, my treasure Thou art. 2:41 VERSE 5 High King of heaven, when vict’ry is won may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heav’n’s Sun! Heart of my heart, whatever befall, still be Thou my vision, O Ruler of all.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@jamesernst5278]

I sang the lyrics of this hymn today just for fun

[@organist660]

I can sit all day and listen and sing all hymns with the awesome voice of the pipe organ.

[@RobCharles1981]

Richard Mitchell I know, many thanks!

[@alexbakker6601]

Yeah I cried Thank you Praise God, Jesus is King.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Alex!

[@joshymathewk2764]

One of my favourite hymns

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Very Much! :)

[@keithdavies6316]

Rob there are no words that can describe the way you play that King of instruments the pipe organ thanks very much it gave me much joy watching

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks.

[@cecilmartin2844]

YOU ARE A FANTASTIC ORGANIST EVERY TIME YOU PLAY BLESSINGS FROM THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN PORT ELIZABETH SOUTH AFRICA

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@victasmagoria]

This is unbelievable. This is what I want to hear when I enter Heaven. I am so glad you made a video of this.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks for listening

[@cherylwagner6662]

Beautiful. One of my favorite hymns.

[@RobCharles1981]

Many Thanks! :o)

[@dansandygroff5540]

I love your playing and the majesty of a great pipe organ

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank you very much! :-)

[@szymongorczynski7621]

Beautifully played. I could sit all day and listen to you playing these hymns. Well done.

[@RobCharles1981]

+Szymon Gorczynski Many thanks!

[@stevecraver6809]

One of my favorite hymn tune played to perfection. Thanks!!!

[@RobCharles1981]

Steve Craver Many thanks Steve Your Welcome! :o)

[@vap0rtranz]

That last verse! wow!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@chippledon1]

Makes me tear up!!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@TaroAndreas]

Christ bless-this is an amazing rendition. Being of celtic extraction this is so very special to me. Gives me hope that Wales is not yet lost.

[@cecilmartin2844]

ANDREW WALES WILL ALWAYS BE WELSH LIKE THE GREAT MEN OF HARLECH TRY WATCH ZULU THIS COMES FROM ME IN SOUTH AFRICA

[@ilmabernardo4389]

I love this tune, too and I have some Welsh heritage, too.

[@Mr.D.Michael]

Bloody Electrifying. Utterly Astonishing. Wonderfully Played.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@georgeskinner8443]

Beautiful Hymn.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks for listening

[@barrywebber7443]

No worries, even if I don't have a Sankey book in me hand, I still remember the jist. Tiz still a good one Charles X

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@snickerstoyou]

I want to come to Wales just for the music.

[@RobCharles1981]

You would be very welcome! :-)

[@cecilmartin2844]

HAVE YOU HEARD THE GREAT WELSH TENOR SIR HARRY

[@jimdubya5425]

Beautiful playing sir. I’m blessed and stirred by your rendition of this wonderful hymn. What I really like about the pipe organ is that it turns the sanctuary into one giant instrument of praise to bless the church and our great Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you and God bless you!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@leazy1618]

This particular hymn is both my mom and my favourite!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@andrewmcfarland57]

Truly inspiring; my favorite organ version by far. Thank you.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Andrew! :-)

[@davidmam]

This is a great hymn. You play it in 3/4 but here in Scotland it is played in a 4/4 time with a celtic rhythm. The first reminds me of where I grew up, the second of where I now grow old.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@adotiodo]

You're really awesome Rob! Love your playing so much. Cheers from Indonesia!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank You!

[@robertgorton3856]

Love this Irish hymn tune. You played it very well. I enjoy playing this on organ too!!

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks!

[@ilmabernardo4389]

I am still following you from Brazil, before I lived in England and used to sing this with my choir there. Thank you.

[@stuartrichardson5699]

Nice Registration, Thankyou for doing this

[@RobCharles1981]

It's my pleasure

[@cocobean7519]

Magnificent! A beautiful traditional hymn Played with reverence & gravitas! Well done☘️☘️

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks!

[@JimMaslowski620]

Thank you for sharing, your talent is appreciated

[@1963Nicholas]

Surely one of if not the best of your uploads Rob, thank you for sharing your talent with us here at YT, much appreciated..!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks very much! :-)

[@organist660]

I,m an organist here in the usa. also am still learning to play on the lowrey organ. I just heard the now make one for churches .its all digital.. they still sell allen organs. I just got to buy hym books from school to play .after hearing you play them so beautifully..i just entered my 17th. year. and can never stop .

[@johnboytd]

This lovely tune is played as it should be,,, With feeling!!! Marvellous!! Many thanks!!

[@RobCharles1981]

+johnboytd Your most welcome, thanks for watching! :o)

[@TheKwgeorge]

I am afraid I am going to wear out your KZbin site, Rob. I listen to this one every day because it is such a tremendously inspiring piece of music. Thanks again for all the good work you put in on recording this so brilliantly. Cymru am Bath ! -- KWG

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks I'm pleased that you enjoyed!

[@tactfulanimal]

me as well.

[@joecollins8387]

Beautiful heart touching and comfort

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks for that! :-)

[@jamesmills5293]

RobCharles1981

[@waynevaughan1999]

I want to thank you Rob for sharing your musical talent and for the selection of Hymns you have played. I hope you will continue to play these Hymns in the future as we are almost to Christmas 2017. Remember, you're not just getting older, you're getting better.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Wayne, very true that! :-)

[@farmervern]

Love your music and playing!!

[@KevStevens-Music-Drums-Art]

Breathtaking! This was one of our wedding hymns in 1981 and it remains one of our all time favourites. It is beautiful to hear it played with so much finesse and power. So rousing and emotionally moving. Love the bass pedal cam. What great talent!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank You Very Much Kev, that really means allot! :o)

[@MOZ1175]

Absolute perfection!!! WOW!!!

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks!

[@靈魂有香氣]

My goodness!!!!!

[@RobCharles1981]

:-)

[@adedotunkila3876]

This is the best way this hymn has ever been played. I will be willing to meet you one on one Brother Rob C. God bless you as you have blessed me. +Rev Kila

[@RobCharles1981]

That would be cool, many thanks! :-)

[@misamama2093]

Hola desde Chicago, soy Mexicano , estoy aprendiendo a tocar el organo, esta canción me inspira a seguir adelante, God Bless you too my Charlie

[@RobCharles1981]

Gracias :-)

[@TheKwgeorge]

Rob - Hello from Southlake TX. These selections are marvelous beyond all words. My grandfather was from Ynysybwl and the music carries me back to my Welsh roots. Keep up the good work. Hope I can get to a live performance someday. -- Ken GEORGE

[@RobCharles1981]

Hiya Kenneth many thanks for tuning in! I'm actually back on the Organ at All Saints tomorrow PM with a special visitor which should be great! :o)

[@silverstartrucker]

Being a retired Trucker I used to load coal from the pit at Ynysybwl. Having Welsh friends I knew how to pronounce that word as well :-)

[@tomzerfas]

Rob, I thoroughly enjoy listening to you play. I have always loved the pipe organ and you do a wonderful job. I've been slowly making it through all of your vids (and re-listening to several along the way!). Take care

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks Tom for that and thanks for tuning in! :o)

[@stephenjarrett6696]

Great, will be plaing this on Sunday.

[@RobCharles1981]

cool

[@outofthisworld5225]

Amazing 😍🤩

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks 🤗

[@ianjefferies6755]

What a magnificent sound from this most beautiful organ. Do professionally played by Rob Charles.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@CarterSM100]

Love the sound of the graceful notes that come out n organ after being at St Cuthberts in Edinburgh after Church of Scotland Different Voices Event!

[@thaisoliveira1219]

Amazing! Greetings from Brazil, God bless you :)

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks for listening

[@marekfoolforchrist]

Thank you so much for making these videos.

[@RobCharles1981]

Your Welcome!

[@robfuller6425]

Well done Rob once again. A brilliant performance

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Rob! :-)

[@DAIDONKEY58]

that was brilliant. that on my playlist for a sponsered organ run tomorrow in st peters church machynlleth.i will be sing along all fter noon. with my play list

[@RobCharles1981]

Cheers for that hope it goes well!

[@kejcolley]

That was very nice indeed, Rob! Just the thing to blow away the cobwebs this Sunday morning!

[@theraven1964]

good work thanks for sharing your talent god speed

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks for watching my friend :)

[@WilliamLetzkus]

Wonderful organ!!!!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank you!

[@RichardB1983]

One of my favourite organ tunes, Rob. Very well played.

[@darwinsworstnytemare]

Very moving and powerful. One of my favorite hymns! Nicely done! :-)

[@cyriljacob4839]

Wow😍😍

[@RobCharles1981]

:-)

[@bankercop]

Very nice, Rob! Thank you for sharing! Charles

[@MelonPlec]

Beautifully well played. Thanks :{D

[@RobCharles1981]

+Melon Plec Many thanks it's a pleasure! :o)

[@fayemose982]

This music always makes me feel I was listening to an angelic choir of Heaven. I am from the Solomon Islands and would like to know if I could us this music as well as the "O God beyond All praising. Tune Thaxted with the Lyrics of " We pledge to One Another" at the wedding of my daughter. Acknowledgement of the source of the tunes will be next to the hymns in the Service Sheet. The wedding by the way will take place in the Anglican Provincial Cathedral in the Capital Honiara.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks very much, of course you can use my music in your daughters Wedding all the best! Rob

[@Mr.Justanotherdude]

Absolutely stunning! I wish I had the opportunity to attend your mass/congregation. Truly admired by your talent.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks - I am not the Organist here I just love going along to play when I can.

[@Mr.Justanotherdude]

@@RobCharles1981 Could you kindly provide midi file of this version. Thanks.

[@92soggy]

Very nice, Mr. Charles.

[@MrCharleyAli]

wonderful

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank You!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank you very much!

[@cornwall59]

Well what better than Slane, very nice Rob.

[@jamesclaycomposer]

Great Rob! I recently got a job as a Sunday morning organist for a Catholic Church near where I live - I start properly a week on Sunday and this is the first hymn I’ll be playing. The mass setting and responses for the service are okay; but I think the most time will be dedicated to learning the hymns for pedal accuracy. Thanks for the great video.

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks James hope your Organ post goes well for you! :-)

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank You Richard indeed :o)

[@andrewmatheson9349]

very nice again rob

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Andrew!

[@cyriljacob4839]

Brother Rob God bless you abundantly to play more and more songs .I wish to learn pipe organ from You. Unfortunately I'm far away in India.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank you for that my friend keep watching! :-)

[@cyriljacob4839]

@@RobCharles1981 Welcome Rob.

[@RobCharles1981]

Many Thanks Keith it sure is! :o)

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks Sean shall take a look! :o)

[@RobCharles1981]

Excellent thank you for watching! :o)

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks Charles glad you enjoyed :o)

[@davidstuart401]

An tuich slain Deoch mo viscoinh!

[@RobCharles1981]

Cool :o)

[@bennysevier4605]

This same music (Slane) is used for "Lord of all Hopefulness."

[@RobCharles1981]

That's right! :-)

[@cecilmartin2844]

YOU ARE SO CORRECT BLESS YOU

[@petercdowney]

Yes, indeed. I remember both hymns from my school days.

[@wockeyfilm]

Slane!

[@RobCharles1981]

:-)

[@vandalafelix]

Need one of these on the Native Rezerve

[@RobCharles1981]

indeed!

[@arthurjdale8684]

Seem to have missed this when you first recorded it. I have a version sung by Maire Brennan, ENYA's sister...

[@s.p.3587]

You are an awesome organist. Did God give you pipe organ lessons? That was awesome!

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks - I did have lessons many moons ago so most now is self taught!

[@waynevaughan1999]

This is a beautiful hymn with a lot of meaning coming from the heart. Of old origins? Written in Northern Ireland?

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Wayne :)

[@RYNT1157]

Lovely playing Rob , the hymn Lord of all Hopefulness has the same air.

[@RobCharles1981]

+Tom Ryan Thank you very much Tom! :o)

[@TheKwgeorge]

Will be thinking of you. I will be at the Fort Worth baseball game with the men's group from our church. I will drink a pint for you, assuming I can get something burlier than a Budweiser. Thanks for writing back. -- KWG

[@RobCharles1981]

Get the drinks in! :o)

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks Dave like the Editing too? :o)

[@bmarshall]

Hi Rob. Fantastic playing. Would you mind if I included this video in a Zoom service for my church (Llanyrafon Methodist, Cwmbran)?

[@RobCharles1981]

Yes of course - go ahead!

[@frpaulmclarencook]

Thank you for your posts. Am I able to use them for live streaming on Facebook as part of our Parish Mass?

[@RobCharles1981]

Go ahead!

[@frpaulmclarencook]

Thank you

[@francoabrigoss]

Hey Rob! How is it going? It has been a long time ! Hope you’re doing alright, just wondering, do you wear any special shoes to play the organ ? Many blessings to you :)

[@RobCharles1981]

Doing ok thanks! I wear "Organ Master Shoes" but not at the time of this video! :-)

[@ediebug11]

Do you have sheet music you would be willing to share for this particular piece? Planning on using this as the processional for my wedding. Thanks!

[@RobCharles1981]

Hi yes I have PM your email address and ile send it over.

[@ediebug11]

[e-mail]

[@RobCharles1981]

Check Your email in box! :-)

[@ediebug11]

I checked and did not see it.

[@ediebug11]

nevermind I received it!

[@mlocco2344]

Paten kali lae

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@davidparsons7872]

Just wondered if you you do requests? If so, I can't find the following old hymn on KZbin. "There's a light upon the mountains, and the day is at the spring....."

[@johnboytd]

Mission Praise 679 and the tune is called "Thers's a Light"

[@crazysingingchick]

Are you wearing dance shoes, or are the special shoes for organ playing? They look almost like split-soled dance shoes to me! I was so fascinated by your footwork! I've never learned the organ, and fear I'd get all mixed up with the foot pedals if I tried. You make it look easy. :) This is so lovely. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. :)

[@RobCharles1981]

crazysingingchick Hello There! - These are typically Organ Shoes for playing the Pedals, I had these given me by my late Organ Teacher, I've had these for a long spell now and will need upgrading to the "real shoes" called "Organ Master Shoes" Oh yeah it's easy when you know how too many thanks and keep watching! ;o) x

[@Gracebyfaith16]

Hi there, I live in America and cannot access the Oystermouth CD that y'all released, nor can I find it on iTunes. Is there a way to ship one to America? I can pay you all on PayPal or something. This is SO BEAUTIFUL.

[@RobCharles1981]

+Gracebyfaith16 CD's are not complete yet will let everyone know when they are done! - Many thanks!

[@Gracebyfaith16]

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[@Gracebyfaith16]

RobCharles1981 cool beans dude!

[@RobCharles1981]

I do but I don't know them.

[@kiimmaritz2827]

I thought it to have more flow..but a different version

[@RobCharles1981]

Never has been.

[@RICHIE477200]

this didn't work, a pause and a click every few seconds

[@RobCharles1981]

Pardon?

[@juniperwoodgreen4090]

Don't mind the tutorial honestly, but the repetition is superfluous, lacking musical variety...

[@RobCharles1981]

hmmm ok

[@juniperwoodgreen4090]

IT'S GOOD, BUT WHEN YOU GO ON AND ON IT IS BORING. You play well so take heart it's not all bad news...

[@juniperwoodgreen4090]

Fair enough, but it's not congregational singing, it's a tutorial. Personally I'd play one part of the tune for it and then move to another, unless of course there's variation to the next verse which there's not except for a few stop pulls and then played exactly the same. Not for me I'm afraid but it's good that's all...