Love Divine All Loves Excelling Tune Blaenwern: All Saints Church Osytermouth Swansea

[@julievanderleest]

This was the best arrangement I’ve listened to. I wasn’t familiar with this hymn before hearing it at the queen’s funeral. When I was watching her service with my mom, she knew what song it was. I should have asked her to play it for me because she played by ear and she inherited the gift from her mom and I inherited from both of them. I’m the only one in my generation who could and I don’t know of anyone else in my family who can other than my mom and grandma. My grandma died unexpectedly when I was in HS. Six months ago my mom passed unexpectedly. We were very close and still living together. Usually it’s pretty easy for me to pick up a song and play it but there’s a few that are tricky for me. I’d be able to watch my mom’s hands and once I got past the first line, the rest followed. Tonight I listened to several videos and couldn’t get past the first line. I was able to play the chorus and even parts of the verse. Finally I saw your video and had the camera on your hands and I finally saw the one little note that I ran stuck on which was B. Normally a flat gets me if I’m stuck. Felt like it took hours to get it but it was basically 20-30 minutes. How I wish I could hear the piano playing by my mom and grandma again. They played beautifully. My biggest regret ever in life was not taking proper piano lessons.

[@vivekuppin1633]

No instrument is as beautiful as the organ. The music and the sound touches your heart deep within. It prepares the heart and mind of the worshippers.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks for that it means allot!

[@debapriyobhattacharyya4319]

You've snatched the words from my mouth, Vivek! Indescribably divine symphony!

[@janetadubi3420]

Reminds me of my dad of blessed memory who served God for 45yrs as a tenor chorister. God be praised

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks.

[@morvenlabbett7900]

One of Wales best loved hymns, and so beautifully played too.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@johnnykunst]

Brings tears to my eyes, every time and I'm a fledgling Catholic. Favourite hymn of my maternal grandfather Clifford Blagbrough who was an unofficiated preacher in the Halifax Methodist circuit in the mid 1900s.

[@morvenlabbett7900]

Played at my wedding and a firm family favourite. Many thanks Rob for playing this much loved hymn so beautifully.

[@RobCharles1981]

Your most welcome, many thanks!

[@davidstuart401]

No choir or congregation belting out this great hymn. Just the organ, pure and simple.

[@jimdubya5425]

david stuart but wouldn’t you agree that it is wonderful to hear the congregation singing praise while being accompanied by this beautiful organ?

[@guywhogoesshirtless]

Yes but choirs are also sublime.

[@Geoplanetjane]

This church and organ are in Wales, for goodness sake. Can you imagine these hymns played on this organ, but with a congregation singing out as only the Welsh can do.

[@avecrux333]

Absolutely phenomenal.... reduced me to tears...a tiny foretaste of Eternal praise.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@Jonathan-il8ps]

One of my absolute favourite hymns by Charles Wesley. Organ music is phenomenal

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@Geoplanetjane]

You are a head and shoulders above others organist, Mr. Charles

[@grahamsteele4916]

Thankfully in our Church we still have a pipe organ. Great sound, great to sing to. Great for the Spirit.

[@LectronCircuits]

How glorious it is! Let's all rejoice and be glad in it. Cheers! Amen.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@vincentneale2620]

Nice to see the unseen (Foot work) I been a church organist since the age of 12 when I took over from my Uncle Tom who had been a organist for 55 years. I don't play as often as I used to as I want to see younger people coming behind me so I only play now as a stand in I also have arthritis in my hands. I been a organist for 61 years

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks very much! :-)

[@victoragyei818]

@Chrispin Odinga Amen

[@AndieZ4U2]

Very beautiful. Lilting and lovely.

[@RobCharles1981]

Glad you like it!

[@audspod1]

I love this, thank you for sharing.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@debapriyobhattacharyya4319]

Rob Charles...you manufacture holy sounds of everlasting tranquillity! God be with you always!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks.

[@judithheckert7805]

Beautiful! And so unlike the dirge-like pace played in some churches. You are doing what the Bible says: Making a joyful noise unto the Lord!

[@hloydwilliamsjr4971]

FOR SURE!

[@LectronCircuits]

What? You don't like dirges? Seriously though, it was awesome. Cheers!

[@connorfraser6259]

This is the most incredible rendition. Hats off to you, Mr. Charles! Absolutely divine!

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks!

[@TheMarkBell]

Perhaps the best rendition of this hymn on KZbin, this truly sounds amazing, thanks for sharing.

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks Mark!

[@canadacalling6892]

No question about it, Rob Charles is the best hymn organist on KZbin. Be sure to tell all your friends by sending them a link. Bruce

[@Geoplanetjane]

@@canadacalling6892 and he plays the best organ for all the performances

[@marksletters]

Thank you for sharing !! Amazing hymn, Amazingly well played !!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@nancyhobson9710]

'Fix in us Thy humble dwelling' The Holy Spirit can only reside there when there is nothing to impede.

[@RobCharles1981]

:d

[@kendufresne]

I always love listening to you play. Such comforting music. Wish I could see you play in person, but I'm across the pond.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@esuohdica]

I come back to this one often!

[@RobCharles1981]

Nice!

[@idabrophy4590]

Absolutely beautiful

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank you! 😊

[@rjds1800]

Definitely a God given talent which has uplifted and inspired me in less than glorious times and given me joy to listen to. Thanks Rob.

[@RobCharles1981]

Youre Welcome!

[@213harshpandit7]

Thanks for the footwork man!☺☺ I am 15 years old and I am playing the pipe organ in the church since I was12

[@RobCharles1981]

That's good!

[@213harshpandit7]

Thanks Sir

[@sean-calebrodriguezmercier8208]

Where do you play it?

[@AnthonyJones-ii8mj]

Happy memories Rob! This hymn has guided me through the years as a chorister at All Saints, Oystermouth, a student at Aberystwyth , Cambridge and Oxford and, at our wedding at St James's Parish Church, near Haworth and, now we sing it as a family in my parish in Fort Augustus. 'Hiraeth, Hiraeth!' Thank you. Revd Anthony Jones, F..R..S.A.

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks pleased you enjoyed!

[@gunskeppstedt3311]

Underbart spelat,lyssnar varje dag .Älskar den här musiken ,den ger en viss lugn

[@RobCharles1981]

¡Muchas gracias!

[@jerrydavis1475]

My favourite hymn ! What divinity and grace !

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks!

[@waynevaughan1999]

One of my favorite Hymns, that speaks to me.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Wayne! :-)

[@Firebobby927]

Wonderful acoustics. One of the best I’ve heard .

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks for listening

[@davidstuart401]

A wonderful Welsh hymn from a great organ in a great Welsh church!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks very much! :-)

[@REBCHIEF74]

Outstanding work!! Pipe organs in church are going by the wayside every year and it is such a travesty.

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks! :-)

[@guywhogoesshirtless]

no! say that they are NOT!

[@dallinbissett1992]

If ever I need to know what a song sounds like, Rob is my man

[@RobCharles1981]

:D

[@emeraldk6561]

Same x

[@RobCharles1981]

@@emeraldk6561 :)

[@stephenkyambadde7393]

Wow! I could listen to the last verse a million times,,, the improvisation was absolutely spot on,,, 👍👍👍

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Stephen! :-)

[@arthurjdale8684]

Of course, I once visited the church and watched as you played this. The organ has a great sound.

[@RobCharles1981]

Absolutely! Remember that day well! :-)

[@wileyparker2429]

So stupendous! Like being snatched up Jacob's Ladder to the 3rd Heaven where the Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ is!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@halley222000]

This hymn tune has a laid back sort of majestic quality to it...thanks for the rendition.

[@RobCharles1981]

halley222000 Many thanks!

[@french-teapot]

An absolute delight to listen to; thank you so very much. K.L.R., co. Cork, Ireland.

[@RobCharles1981]

+Ton -Tons Thank you very much! :o)

[@harvard1636]

Glorious! Truly inspirational! I attended a Lutheran church in college and organist would often play a "free accompaniment" on last stanza. Feels like the roof is opening and the angels of Heaven are joining in. Thank you. Excellent musicianship!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks very much! :o)

[@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper]

Excellent pedal work. Nice selection of stops and all. Thank you so very much for the music 🎶

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks!

[@pauldavies1693]

Rob, you play that Organ beautifully, I was fighting back tears when I heard you play 'Abide with me'. I am not allowed to play the organ that loud in my Church, the congregation do not like it, I say with humour......

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks very much for that Paul, why don't the congregation like it? You should play how you feel and reach out to god and say "I'm here" :-)

[@stephaniespragg5586]

If I sing loudly in church (as a member of the congregation not a chorister) other people from church (congregation, choir and clergy) appreciate the gusto I give but if my mum is in church with me she tells me to keep my voice down especially if it’s a hymn I know well

[@gerardmiege3714]

Tout simplement merveilleux, tant pour l'âme que pour le corps qui vibre à l'écoute d'une voix qui nous rapproche de la divinité

[@RobCharles1981]

Merci beaucoup!

[@jokedelaferte7899]

That's beautiful music.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank you! :-)

[@dalerider3124]

Truly a fantastic hymn tune, very well registered and play with heart and soul. Thanks so much for your continual stream of recordings of hymns, Rob. I truly want you to know that your many hours of learning, practice, and recording are not falling on deaf ears! All of us appreciate YOU and your God-bestowed musicality.

[@johnfenner347]

Another Splendid Rendition. My Spirit Was down Earlier Today. Now sitting In My Old Chesterfield Armchair, I listened To this Most Uplifting Music. I Feel Much Better Now. Grateful Thanks , Always, Rob. Best Wishes, From Scotland.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks John!

[@henrykjaronowski8023]

Perhaps my favorite hymn (and hymn tune) of all time. Well done!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank You!

[@henrykjaronowski8023]

@@RobCharles1981 youe welcome me kindred #organtribe #basshead#pedalposition

[@tomsalisbury4735]

Fantastic Rob I'm getting married in December in the Lake District and I've chose that song for signing the registers

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks Tom - all the best for Wedding!

[@christophermirocco6387]

My favorite so far. Just wonderful. and that tuba stop (I'm guessing) at the beginning is magnificent

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks, nope not a Tuba Stop, Solo Trumpet!

[@AWorldHealed]

You are a man after my musical heart!

[@RobCharles1981]

:-)

[@eoipso4282]

"Thee we would be always blessing..." Soli Deo Gloria! Thanks, Rob

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks!

[@whitaugustine3988]

Love the last verse and registrations

[@RobCharles1981]

+Whit Augustine Thanks very much! :o)

[@jacksikkema1385]

Beautifully done! Love to hear the organ in churches!

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks!

[@merklereenactment]

Oh how I wish I could learn such a beautiful instrument , it has such power and feeling ! , and you Rob are the inspiration

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks Chris its much appreciated! :-)

[@salvatoreluiso5364]

Your playing and your videos are such a blessing. Thank you for them. Alleluia!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank You! :-)

[@MrBoywonder1985]

Beautiful piece of music, well played!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank You!

[@heraultmyrthil9871]

I am happy I congratulate you for this beautiful song

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks.

[@KevStevens-Music-Drums-Art]

Fabulous! I have just heard an amazing young organist play this hymn today in Saltaire Church near Bradford. The shear power of the piece and especially the final verse at full volume with all the stops out made my lungs rattle. It was beautifully awesome in every sense of the word. He then followed it with the theme to Terminator 2 which was also breathtaking and how I wish I had recorded it on my iPhone. Thank you for this Rob. Your playing is awesome too and is saved in my bookmarks. Now... I'm off to listen to your others.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks very much Kev! :-)

[@trevortomah8508]

Oh, such sweet, sweet music to the heart and soul, awesome.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank You!

[@sofdeniskina4901]

Lyrics Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of Heav’n to earth come down; Fix in us thy humble dwelling; All thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart. Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit; Let us find that second rest. Take away our bent to sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return, and never, Nevermore Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee; Changed from glory into glory, Till in Heav’n we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

[@eyesandears6341]

You make it look so easy and sound so amazing! Thank you.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks very much! :o)

[@geoffreysolomonk]

Nice to hear @RobCharles1981 :) , I will be glad to see more new videos from All Saints Church Osytermouth Swansea with its magnificient Pipe Organ :)

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank you!

[@wandsandwizards]

Everything you play inspires Rob. I can just picture people at services being uplifted by your wonderful music.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks very much!

[@janetflier6192]

I’ve never heard this tune before for this hymn!

[@RobCharles1981]

Its the popular one too!

[@janetflier6192]

@@RobCharles1981 Not in the USA!

[@twofoottaylor1]

Rob ... This is one of the hymns they sang at Queen Elizabeth's funeral today. You play it so wonderfully. One of my favourite hymns.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@Tocsin-Bang]

My very favourite Welsh hymn tune. My Aunt Evelyn would have loved this, she was the most welsh person I ever knew.

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks! I'm sure she would too!

[@sbb7371]

You have done it again Rob, another piece of music beautifully played. I feel you could could play this version for a state occasion . I just love the hymn and feel you have put your own personal touch to it. Thank you.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Steven! :-)

[@erikboakye2126]

Great job, one of my favourate hymn, you play effortless.

[@RobCharles1981]

Many Thanks! :o)

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Wonderful! Excellent... lovely! I enjoyed listening Rob Charles. This is your ORGAN....You're familiar with this organ.....OUTSTANDING!

[@hamishthegaelic]

Wow...just wow...one of my favourites and played to perfection!. Thanks Rob!.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Duncan! :-)

[@saml4849]

Beautifully rendered. Thank you for sharing.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks for listening

[@R0ckd0g.]

This is a great video, played wonderfully. Thank you for uploading this.

[@RobCharles1981]

Your Most Welcome Many thanks! :-)

[@dalerider3124]

Thank you, dear friend! That was so moving spiritually.

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks!

[@samboyd4229]

Amazing! Thank you so much.

[@RobCharles1981]

You're very welcome!

[@guywhogoesshirtless]

pure blessed yearning!! gorgeous!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks.

[@philiplewis7252]

Undoubtedly one of the greatest Hymn tunes ever written.

[@RobCharles1981]

indeed.

[@samuelknipling3823]

And I agree 100%. Lyrics and the tune. Great rendering Rob.

[@biffalobull2335]

Tremendous, Rob. Sola Deo Gloria

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank You!

[@nkiams]

SIMPLY and BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

[@harrynkansah7655]

Orgasmic!!!! Plain, pure & simple! @RobCharles1981, you're such a blessing! Goosebumps and chills all over as I repeat the improvisation! The Lord bless you and honour you!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank you! :-)

[@Geoplanetjane]

Happy 2024 Mr. Charles. I hope you are well.

[@RobCharles1981]

I'm ok thanks!

[@canadacalling6892]

While making a film for the United Bible Societies in 1996 , I filmed this hymn being sung at a church in Mississauga Canada. Apparently chosen by Canadian Bible Society friend Blain Macleod. I had never heard it before then, but now it always lifts me up whenever I hear it. Rob's playing it really gives me a boost, especially during these lock down days. THANKS ROB. AWESOME RENDITION BUD. Bruce in Atlantic Canada.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Bruce!

[@toludoc]

Rob, Thumbs up. Your mastery of this instrument is spell bounding. Thank you for making this and many more of such wonderful pieces.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank you very much for that, it's much apprecated! :-)

[@alwynfrench1122]

Great hymn of the past.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks.

[@jeromewysocki8809]

This is quite a masterpiece. I enjoyed it tremendously. I don't know how I could have missed this one ten years ago when I was first looking for these kinds of hymns. Please keep uploading these as you get time. I won't miss them now because I'm subscribed to your channel.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks! - I will when I feel like it.

[@theobsr]

Thankyou so much for this Heavenly music!!

[@RobCharles1981]

My Pleasure! :o)

[@dafyddjones1525]

Many happy memories of the Cymanfa Ganu gatherings at Tabernacle, Porthcawl. Well played Rob. Thank you from Dafydd and family, Sutton.

[@RobCharles1981]

+Dafydd Jones Thanks

[@pauldavies1693]

Rob, That was beautiful, as usual. It is lovely to watch someone else play, I always feel like someone else is playing when I do. I only go for organ practise about twice a week now. I would love you to show you playing using the pedal cam and the other cams. Keep going Rob, you're brilliant. Oh, and you DO look like you have the talent to become an FRCO!! it is harder now than it used to be, lots of unnecessary stuff in it. Take good care of you, Rob.

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks for that Paul its much appreciated! :-)

[@judithfay-osipow9072]

LOVE your music! Nothing better than hymns played exceptionally well on a pipe organ. Kind of like your shoes, too--Avriel?

[@RobCharles1981]

Cheers - They are "Organ Master Shoes" :P

[@artieconquest3518]

outstanding, Thanks so much for sharing your talents

[@mortonbelcher]

I believe the last verse is by Noel R... He is no longer with us, but he would be very proud of your rendition... Although Hyfrydol is popular in some venues, I've fallen in love with this tune... God bless..., and many thanks for uploading this video...

[@RobCharles1981]

Yep your right, I'm sure he would be very proud! Many thanks!

[@olafringstmeyer8573]

Beautifully played on the organ. I am looking for an organist here in Germany who will play the song exactly the same at my wedding.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks for that - I hope your successful.

[@jonb6417]

Outstanding skill! Thanks.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Jon!

[@virtualcolditz]

Absolutely tremendous, well played!

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks! :-)

[@Federer935]

Beautifully played. Thank you for posting. This tune always brings tears to my eyes as it was my mother's favourite. My brother played it at her funeral. She developed a love for Welsh hymns whilst she was posted in Cardiff with the ATS - 1941 to 1943. Happy memories, thanks again for posting.

[@RobCharles1981]

Many thanks!

[@boongeoffrey1822]

Glory to God, Awesome! 🙏

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks for listening

[@michaelarchangel1163]

They don't call this the king of instruments for no reason. When I die, I'd like Rob and Lionel Rogg to play at my funeral, like duelling banjos - and I'm not even inbred ! Regards again from Burry Port.

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks Michael!

[@helgabenshoff3011]

Que bello!!

[@RobCharles1981]

:D

[@Geoplanetjane]

Superb!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@GAZZATHEWELSHIE]

Magnificent!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!

[@emeraldk6561]

Rob I love your renditions of hymns, can you do As I kneel before you, we sang as exit hymn at my dad's requiem mass xx you're amazing, God bless x

[@RobCharles1981]

Hiya Claire I'm not sure where the music lies Ile have a look around! Thanks for the compliment! :-) x

[@Mxhit7876]

May god bless you dear Rob!

[@RobCharles1981]

Thank you! :-)

[@joecollins8387]

Beautifully played

[@RobCharles1981]

Thanks!