Treorchy Male Choir (1973) - Gwahoddiad

[@blatherskite9601]

Best choir I ever heard, back in mid 70s. It's wonderful to hear those same voices again so many years later. Still the best, lads.

[@veganvixenhelen]

Oh my days!! Is there anything better in the world than a Welsh Male Voice Choir!!

[@DavidWilliams-ux3cs]

the answer is yes,More than one of them,look on youtube for Festival of choirs at the Albert Hall. best wishes.

[@davewhiteside6698]

Yes dear. TWO Welsh Male Voice Choirs!

[@veganvixenhelen]

@@davewhiteside6698 😁 Yes of course!!

[@ceriwatson7589]

No

[@Alice-lw9mg]

Wonderful, I so love tto hear male Welsh choirs.

[@nascentebio]

Sincerely, in Welsh language it sounds so blessed and most powerful! I am amazed and thankful, how God is keeping this language, while so many are disappearing worldwide.....from Switzerland

[@rosasim845]

The best male voice choir ever.xx

[@ianrees3231]

this is the best choir ever none to touch it

[@daverichards4415]

Choking back the tears. Came across this AGAIN tonight, brought back memories of my Dad practicing in the bath... as many did. 22 years without you Dad. Never more than a breath away. Brought up in Rhymney valley in a time when English language was thought superior. I don't speak Welsh... But Diolch TMVC for my best memories!!!... and just to say ... the 73 recording was is and will be forever the best!

[@lisadurham2545]

where ? My family are from New Tredegar and this song melts my bones

[@churros4tuvia]

What a beautiful song. I hope Wales one day wake up to their roots and heritage once again. I hope the young people of wales never forget the great commission our Lord Jesus has commanded us. You do not know how us, in the third world countries have Jesus because of Wales missionaries. J.H. Lorrain and F.W. Savidge will be remembered for thousand years to come. For Millions have been saved because of the good people of Wales and Robert Arthington's generous funding a century ago.

[@DennisGWilliams]

My favourite Welsh hymn, beautifully sung

[@malcolmgullam8348]

Originally written in English

[@overopensights]

some lovely singing in particular tenor singing, well done lads!

[@traceygates4767]

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[@patricktobin2820]

I am an Irish Roman Catholic living in Wales. I have learned Welsh and the words of the first few verses of this wonderful Methodist hymn have become a part of my life both at home and when I am going up to receive Holy Communion at Mass. It is a prayer - and a hymn - for all seasons and for all denominations.

[@ChrisJones-wv4lj]

Glad you like it Patrick but above any denomination it is a hymn to our creator Yahuah all power and glory be unto Him❤️

[@michaelcarr7595]

Must get English translation, beautiful hymnn.

[@malcolmgullam8348]

It was written in English you don’t need a translation

[@evecostinlocke4855]

My grandad is in this very proud ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@patriciawest7993]

I was born in Cardiff and this hymn was taught to me by my grandmother. It is a constant joy when I travel and when at home to hear beautiful Welsh singing! Thank you all!!

[@LeeMichaelWalton]

Wonderful. Please sing it to the younger ones in your family too. Let's pass it on!

[@clivedytor2069]

This was the Wales we grew up in.

[@timothyaysom7008]

One of the very best. I love it.My Dad loved singing hymns like this. It breaks me up.

[@m3efu]

When my son had a heart attack and died aged just 30 in January 2016 we sang this (in English because we are in Wigan) at his funeral, we intend to sing it in Welsh at a memorial concert in his memory later in the year. I hope we sing Calon Lan as well

[@Mehefinheulog1]

+Alan Nixon That's very touching Alan. So sorry to hear about that. But a great choice.

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

+Alan Nixon God bless you Alan and your son - have you contacted any Welsh Choir to assit you at your sons memorial concert ? - I''m sure many would like to assist - good luck

[@chrismaggs]

+Alan Nixon All the best to you and your family xx

[@jspee1965]

Having just lost a brother to a stroke , I feel your pain.

[@nothere7300]

God bless you and yours.

[@patricktobin9764]

I am an Irish Catholic living in Wales. I went to the trouble of larning Welsh and I say the words of this great Methodist hymn as a prayer when I go up to receive Holy Communion at Mass.

[@brianneale2006]

you just cannot beat Treorchy Male Voice Choir they are just Great

[@blatherskite9601]

Best in the world.

[@markrees8166]

Always makes me cry. All gone now just a shell left in valleys but so proud and special once

[@garndiffaithgleemenmalevoi9560]

Brilliant performance from one of the best choirs in the world 👏👏👏

[@elenorclark7173]

Always brings me out in goose pimples must be the most moving hymn of all

[@janestill2588]

This is being played at my mother's memorial service on July 13. She was born in Llanishen in 1928. I will love her forever.

[@lipglop]

Will be playing this at my dads funeral on Tuesday.

[@anthonyaustin2166]

My girlfriends father passed away a few backs so I came on youtube to look for funeral music ...blessing to your dad I'm sure you must've been emotional listening to this beautiful music xx

[@bluepeter3470]

Steve Davies hello Excellent taste. Your dad will be proud of you. God bless

[@jaysalisbury193]

Bless you, mate. I’m so sorry to hear this. Respect from the Valleys, brother.

[@lolachiappe1998]

Coro maravilloso. No se olvida.

[@daverichards4415]

I was brought up on this. This is my succour, my safe place, my haven.... Cymru Am Byth!

[@dr.kenmahood4917]

Part of my heritage- Thank you for this post.

[@tashatasisart3205]

this is the first welsh song I learned off by heart. Its heartbreaking that I was born welsh but due to where I live I cant speak it very well. This makes me feel connected to my country.

[@mfjdv2020]

It's so sad that so many Welsh people are obliged to live outside their wonderful country. No wonder you miss it so.

[@margaretbending]

My favourite choir

[@davidramsey4411]

"I Am Coming, Lord" (first line "I hear Thy welcome voice") was written and composed by Lewis Hartsough (1828-1919), of Epworth, Iowa, in 1872. Ira D. Sankey soon popularized this invitation song in the U.K., where John Roberts (a.k.a. Ieuan Gwyllt) rendered the lyrics into Welsh as GWAHODDIAD (Welsh for "invitation"). For the strong hymn tradition held in common by all British peoples and their counterparts in North America and everywhere else that heritage has gone, to God be the glory. 

[@kaelaleedaley]

We sing this beautiful hymn after Communion at our Chapel in Tredegar. It is SO beautiful x

[@stewartjones3385]

I am coming Lord is a poor translation. Dyma fi means, Here I am.

[@sharkbaitis2cool]

Played at my Grandads funeral , What a Moving Song RIP Tadcu 10-5-12 xxx

[@pamelaevans7130]

What a wonderful hymn love it so much ❤️

[@dianemorgan2962]

Such a beautiful Hymn ( I am coming Lord, coming Lord to thee) Beautiful sung !!

[@elwynphillips4017]

Never forget you WELSH Boyo !! I will never!!

[@kostalambrou2343]

ALL GLORY TO OUR LORD AND KING JESUS WHO PAID IR RANSOM ON CALVARY. HOSSANA IN THE HIGHEST

[@peterrear2864]

Stunning......

[@kathiebrobeck3426]

They are the finest.sweetest -- of all the Choirs.

[@carolinecollett4349]

Gwahoddiad = invitation. Going to see Treorchy Male Voice Choir in St George's Hall Bristol in June. I hope they sing this song.

[@bryanbufton4358]

Remindes me of Keith Johns, Blackwood

[@Randolph1233]

The faith in our Lord Jesus Christ is what drives these male Welsh choirs. Single minded faith in the Saviour causes the Holy Spirit to descend, and fruits are the wonderful hymn. The world promotes Glastonbury Godlessness. But right living bears fruit in wonderful songs of Praise and celebration. Keep going for Jesus.

[@sheilaghbrosky]

This is such a beautiful hymn. I come to it often to restore my soul.

[@evarea8154]

No words to describe this choir. Other-worldly, perhaps?

[@mfjdv2020]

Celestial perhaps?

[@beutilisious]

what a beutiful song sung by a wonderful choir more pls many thanks keep singing peace be with the welsh.

[@MOLYN867]

I was born a Welshman with music in my heart. Alas I spent most of my life in England but when I reached retirement age I decided to return to my city of birth. I have no family or close friends so this seemed a good move for my twilight years. How wrong I was. I so wanted to belong to Wales. Perhaps I should have gone to Welsh Wales instead of the city. I lasted two years before I moved on. Wales will always flow through my veins and music like this stirs my soul.

[@revpgesqredux]

may you find solace for your unrequited Hiraeth, or something even better

[@neilwilliams4763]

shouldve tried the valleys

[@passingan1555]

i love you welsh singing! owesome! GOD bless you all.

[@brianneale2006]

makes me very tearful as I am Welsh, Born in Wales

[@elisagriffith5411]

God bless you child

[@mfjdv2020]

I am in tears too, Brian! I'm only part Welsh (the rest is Irish and French), but I still have the Welsh emotional temperament. Welsh people are wonderful and the music is stupendous. So much to be proud of.

[@allanhope6263]

it may have been - but who has sung them with the most onership and love since

[@treforpoly]

Oh superb, splendid. From a boy from Tonyrefail. Now here in Australia

[@verdew8181]

Never heard this before, incredibly beautiful.

[@mmcd256]

Words in English - I hear Thy welcome voice, That calls me, Lord, to Thee, For cleansing in Thy precious blood That flowed on Calvary. I am coming, Lord. Coming now to Thee: Wash me, cleanse me in the blood That flowed on Calvary. Though coming weak and vile, Thou dost my strength assure; Thou dost my vileness fully cleanse, Till spotless all, and pure. ’Tis Jesus who confirms The blessed work within, By adding grace to welcomed grace, Where reigned the power of sin. And He the witness gives To loyal hearts and free, That every promise is fulfilled, If faith but brings the plea. All hail, redeeming blood! All hail, life-giving grace! All hail, the gift of Christ our Lord, Our strength and righteousness.

[@jacquelinebell5584]

Thank you 🙏 Jb x

[@brianneale2006]

Brings tears to my eyes when I hear Treorchy male voice choir sing this really does as I am Welsh and proud to be

[@JillB723]

Reminds me of chapel all those years ago.

[@1976theusafband]

Proud to be of Welsh descent. A Bevans, I am.

[@mmcd256]

I am coming, Lord, coming now (or down) to thee. Wash me, cleanse me in thy blood that flowed on Calvary. (Chorus).🕊

[@diannethomas7519]

beautiful

[@RichGriffiths99]

Golch fi'n burlan yn y gwaed

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

I love the sound, the harmony of Welsh Male Voice Choir singer - but why spoil the sound with a piano or organ playing the same time ? they are not needed. I head a unaccompanied Welsh Mail Voice Choir sing at Gatwick Airport on a warm Autumn evening as they waited for their flight to be announced - the whole airport stopped to listen to this beautiful sound that carried throughout the airport - this was in the 1980's when the Airport wasn't so large - people were reduced to tears listening to the beautiful songs and when they finished there was massive applause and thanks to them for singing. ah what beautiful memories :)

[@timothyphillips5043]

It's something we really are the best at.

[@vivhiggins6818]

@@timothyphillips5043 and singing a capella means the whole tings is transportable and no piano or organ is needed. I have sung with a Sweet Adelines (ladies' barbershop style) chorus for many years, and just needed a Director and her pitchpipe!!

[@johnhaddock4836]

Huw Wison (see his reply) has it right. Many chapels were proud of their organs and organ music was/is an integral part of their services.

[@s.n.francis6640]

A 1994 broadcast of CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Kuralt brought me here

[@brianneale2006]

This reminds me of my Mother as she had a lovely singing voice being Welsh as I am

[@stevevaughn6008]

Nothing like a large male choir.

[@athb4hu]

Diolch am bostio. Hardd iawn!

[@rogerchilton390]

Beautiful, just Beautiful.

[@revpgesqredux]

Amen

[@bennymerenti6850]

All Saints Church Oystermouth Swansea "Gwahoddiad Mi glywaf dyner lais" instrumental on church organ is beautiful too :-)

[@catmalogen23]

My great-grandfather was vicar of Oystermouth and archdeacon of Gower at St Peter’s Newton, small world

[@belkismartin7019]

ESPLENDIDO!!!!🍁

[@lolachiappe1998]

Me encanta este coro maravilloso, sin palabras.

[@bennymerenti6850]

I completely agree with you & I am not even Welsh....love them though. If you love 'Gwahoddiad' I think you may enjoy Cerys Matthews singing 'Arglwydd Dyma Fi' Kind wishes, 'Benny' (Plymouth). :-)

[@brettthomas1331]

Most hiraeth song ever

[@arthursid1129]

It's music like this that inspires me on my search, to never give up my dream,my great hope of finding the Welsh Johnny Cash. He's got to be out there somewhere. I thought perhaps Bryn Terfel was the one but no he was more than a good few eccles cakes short of the "Man in Black".Just think what such a find could do for Welsh nationalism.I shall NEVER give up...

[@Mehefinheulog1]

This is taken from an EMI vinyl album long since deleted, but there is a version on their 1982 "How Great Thou Art " from Brangwyn Hall, Swansea; Cat No: EMI /mfp MFP5592

[@teresaroper9993]

Religious songs sound so much better in a language I don’t understand at all. Great voices and no religion involved for me.

[@injamaven]

It sounds very much like a Revival hymn . But I like it very much. In fact, I've been dreaming it. Still waiting for Hiraeth & Blaen -y-Coed.

[@Mehefinheulog1]

yes, it is

[@davidjohn5639]

Hiraeth

[@stupidboy276]

hi, sorry to hear about your Grandad,...my mother passed on 2 days ago,....desperately trying to buy this to play at the funeral. I could convert this to mp3 file....put it on blank disc...but have been told it may not play on the system in church, its a risk. searched all the albums they did....but can't find it anywhere???

[@Mehefinheulog1]

Ah, yes of course, thanks.

[@mfjdv2020]

It would be great if children at English schools had the opportunity to learn Welsh (or Scottish Gaelic). Children at Welsh and Scottish schools learn English, so why not the other way around.

[@andycap1188]

Because far less than 1 million speak Welsh whereas English is used all around the world. It's a sad fact but true !

[@MrNinjaFish]

Welsh is a British language. It is likely that the Picts spoke a language similar to it

[@Mehefinheulog1]

yes, both Brittonic languages

[@Randolph1233]

Is there any hymn remembered because it was played at the birth of a newborn baby ? Or a Christening, or early school days?

[@brianneale2006]

Great just Great

[@Mehefinheulog1]

"Gwahoddiad was originally the English hymn "I hear thy welcome voice", the words and tune of which were written in 1872 by the American Methodist minister and hymn writer Lewis Hartsough (1828-1919) " - wikipedia hope this helps

[@carolinecollett4349]

Mi glywaf dyner lais, Yn galw arnaf fi, I ddod a golchi 'meiau gyd, Yn afon Calfari. Byrdwn Arglwydd, dyma fi Ar dy alwad di, Golch fi'n burlan yn y gwaed[9] A gaed ar Galfari. Yr Iesu sy'n fy ngwadd, I dderbyn gyda'i saint, Ffydd, gobaith, cariad pur a hedd, A phob rhyw nefol fraint. Yr Iesu sy'n cryfhau, O'm mewn Ei waith trwy ras; Mae'n rhoddi nerth i'm henaid gwan, I faeddu 'mhechod cas. Gogoniant byth am drefn, Y cymod a'r glanhad; Derbyniaf Iesu fel yr wyf, A chanaf am y gwaed.

[@injamaven]

what's the other name of this? I can't find it in my North Am. hymnal?

[@ninfilms]

Here is Dowlais Male Voice Choir. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoicmmiFaa6cbZY

[@Mehefinheulog1]

sorry, which language is that?

[@Mehefinheulog1]

well spotted I wasn'l there either never mind (but at least it's the choir)

[@Haaayley0]

Hyfryd!

[@davewolfy2906]

That publicly funded carbuncle didn't exist then.

[@flamencoexpress]

Mi glywaf dyner lais yn galw arnaf fi i ddod a golchi 'meiau i gyd yn afon Calfari. Arglwydd, dyma fi ar dy alwad di, Golch fi'n burlan a gaed ar Galfari. Yr Iesu sy'n fy ngwadd I dderbyn gyda'i saint ffydd, gobaith, cariad pur a hedd a phob rhyw nefol fraint. [ch] Yr Iesu sy'n cryfhau o'm mewn ei waith drwy ras; mae'n rhoddi nerth i'm henaid gwan i faeddu 'mhechod cas. [ch] Gogoniant byth am drefn y cymod a'r glanhad; derbyniaf Iesu fel yr wyf a chanaf am y gwaed. [ch]

[@joyma82stonebridge91]

I pray the Russian soldiers will TURN from killing Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏 😢 😭

[@kathiebrobeck3426]

They're beginning to go flat. Never used to.

[@Mehefinheulog1]

maybe the video is worn out :(