Welsh Male Voice choir singing Cwm Rhondda in Ysbyty (Hospital) Cwm Rhondda

Ysbyty (Hospital) Cwm Rhondda here in Wales allows this amazing Choir to come and entertain the patients who are stuck there trying to recover. Hearing about Jesus is exactly what some of the terminally ill patients need to hear. My Aunt Hilda can hear this as she lie motionless just down the haulway. She is 101 and they have taken her off food and water and it is time for the Bread of Heaven - Jesus to take her home, and she passes away as this is sung and her room is right near this choir....but...are you ready for your call home? You must be in relationship with Jesus as is my Aunt Hilda. Tell Him you want to start a relationship today and join a good Bible based Church.

[@antm64]

Beautiful harmonies sung by male voices always give me chills of joy! Love that Wales encourages a culture of men feeling comfortable singing!

[@jamestierney2531]

May this rich tradition of Welsh male choral singing not be lost. Thank you for sharing.

[@andrewwoods8530]

My grandparents were welsh and no longer with us and this song gets me in the back of my throat when I hear it

[@markbbriggs]

Sang this to my terminally ill older brother 30 minutes before he crossed the river Jordan.

[@jamestierney2531]

What a wonderful way to ease his journey. May God grant him rest and peace. Blessings to you from Ohio, USA…JT

[@charlesohass4099]

Blessings; Charles Nrb Kenya

[@neneyg4041]

I must show this to my Dad - he would absolutely love this 💕 A retired Pastor, 83, and (praise our Lord) still here - and still singing! 💗

[@Mr102228]

An ex-pat Englishman, having lived in the U.S.A. For over 40 years, I hadn’t heard this hymn in all that time. This rendition, so simply and magnificently sung, has brought back so many memories. Thank you, gentlemen. Well done.

[@steveburn8125]

What soul, something about the Welsh choirs, the way the sound fills the room, makes the hair stand up on your neck

[@eifionjones559]

you should hear them sing "Rhosyn Saron" in Welsh, in English it is called Guide me now great Jehova

[@ziggyzion5717]

Yeah, what is it about the Welsh?!

[@garywait3231]

Yes, on one of my choral concert tours, we sang a church service in Llandudno, a seaside resort in northern Wales. The church was packed, and to hear that congregation sing those powerful hymns was an inspiration. They didn't need us! -- they sang like choirs of angels; but I've been ever grateful for the chance to "sing along" with them. As a Methodist, one of my pilgrimage places is the Wesley Chapel in Bristol. The Sunday afternoon service was in Welsh: and what an experience! I didn't understand much of the sermon, but when the singing started, it was like Heaven!!!!

[@marynorth7988]

As a elderly Yorkshire lass ......you have reduced me to to tears....just beautiful. ! Two good things from Wales ...thieir beautiful sing ing voices and you rugby union teams !! x

[@nigelwilliams4800]

I hope they play this in Heaven?if not I ask can they, Awesome proud to be 👏 ❤ 😍 🙏 🤲

[@garywait3231]

How my spirit thrilled to hear again this fine old Welsh hymn so enthusiastically here performed. It took me back well more than half a century to to my Sunday School days. Like this conductor, I had some musical dreams, one of which was to learn enough Welsh to be able to sing these powerful hymns, like Cwm Rhondda, Aberystwyth, Ton Y Botel and so many more in their original tongue; and as an adult that dream came true, as I combined careers in the ministry with church choral singing and conducting. My choirs and congregations in rural Vermont would good naturedly tease me that I never led a service or a hymn-sing without including at least one piece of Welsh religious music. Now, in my 80's, my singing days are over, and I preach seldom, as I now myself tread the verge of Jordan; but hearing this hymn of faith, warmed my heart and renewed my faith. PROFOUND THANKS!! Oh, pardon an afterthought: here in America, we sing the Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdick's great hymn of faith, "God of Grace and God of Glory / On thy people pour thy power," which he wrote for the dedication of Riverside Church in New York City, to the tune "Cwm Rhondda".

[@flippinf1fan]

What a wonderful message and testimony! Thank you and God bless you richly!

[@garywait3231]

@@flippinf1fan : Dear Brother in Christ, thanks! -- and may God's blessing rest on you this Sabbath, and always.

[@bethyngalw]

thank you for introducing me to the lyrics of God of Grace and God of Glory, it was not a version I had heard before, and the words were just what my heart was needing to hear today. God used you to help me receive a message of encouragement. You may not be in the pulpit any more, but you are still being used by your Heavenly Father.

[@garywait3231]

@@bethyngalw : I am so very happy that you were able to find inspiration and consolation in Dr. Fosdick's hymn, "God of Grace and God of Glory", set to that fine, strong Welsh tune. I have turned to it time and again in time of depression and discouragement to bolster my own hope and faith. You might be interested to know that Dr. Fosdick, for many years senior minister of Riverside Church in New York City, also published, in addition to several volumes of excellent sermons, an inspirational autobiography, entitled, "The Living of These Days". Though out of print, used copies are readily available at a modest cost on eBay. God bless and sustain you " ... for the living of these days".

[@bethyngalw]

@@garywait3231 Thank you for the additional information. I saw on his Wikipedia page that Dr. Fosdick was an influence on Martin Luther King Jr. And that he fought for racial equality. That is a meaningful legacy.

[@laurandavies1038]

I love the welsh male voice choir i always find the music together with the singers very emotional as my father used to listen beautiful music and he was welsh too from abergavenny the welsh male voice choirs are the finest in the world

[@jamestierney2531]

Dear Lauran..I couldn’t agree with you more. Back in my New York days, I had the chance to hear a Welsh Men’s Chorus at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. It was exquisite. I’m probably not telling you something you don’t already know, but musical tones include so-called “overtones.” So, if a middle C is struck on a piano, that C contains within it the C that is an octave above it…and several higher consistent tones. It’s rather imperceptible, but it’s there. Because male voices are (typically) lower than women’s voices, there is much greater “headroom” for these overtones. I’m not being sexist, it’s just a scientific fact. So, to me at least, and probably to you and your beloved father, it is much more enjoyable to hear a male chorus than a women’s choir. Well, you can probably tell that I’m a retired teacher, and I try not to pass up any opportunity to teach! Sorry if I’ve rattled on there. I note and admire your connection with Wales. I should know more about it than I do, but I’ve always been puzzled by, or mystified by, the Welsh language. The spelling of this hymn title is an example. Where does that come from? Where is the vowel in “Cwm.” (I’m just sayin’ 😊). Being of Irish ancestry, I’m equally puzzled by the origins and pronunciations of words you see when traveling in Ireland. But it’s not a complaint. The world would be a boring place if everything were the same everywhere. Well, I’ll sign off. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and fond recollections about this beautiful hymn. It’s certainly one of my favorites. Peace to you. God bless..JT

[@margaretsofocleous8137]

Guide me o thy great Jehovah. My brother Graham aka Newport was a member of the London Welsh male choir and rugby choir until he passed away with cancer end of June. How many people know God,s personal name these days. Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth

[@bethyngalw]

God bless you Margaret and your family.

[@margaretsofocleous8137]

@@bethyngalw thank you so much

[@HuggyBob62]

I love this hymn to this tune and, as one who lives in England, I love Welsh male voice choirs. Glad you sang the last bit in Welsh - they always do on BBC "Songs of Praise"!

[@irenerobertson-smith5502]

Wales a country of coal miners a country of men (and women) who have the most beautiful voices in the world a true joy to hear. Find yourselves Welsh miners choir

[@pjstatenisland1575]

Bravo and many thanks from New York!

[@lesbourne6259]

Sang at my nans funeral .. goose bumps

[@Ozmulki]

That was beautiful boyos! 😀

[@AuslynStlouis]

Beautigfully RENDERED..KEEP. THE ELDERLY HAPPY..THAT HIGH PITCH..sung.ECELLENT

[@abrahamites5441]

Fantastic may Yehovah bless you all

[@rhondatraywick3724]

Wonderful! Nothing like a men’s choir! 🎼🎹🎶🎵

[@vellawoodwolfe2970]

I am glad that your Aunt died peacefully in her Faith belief. Very moving and uplifting. Thank you.

[@Alicia-sx9jl]

Absolutely fabulous

[@fnanette1]

One of my favourite hymns.

[@jloae820]

Amazing! Peace be with you!

[@valerieleavitt1421]

THANK YOU !!!

[@geraldarcuri9307]

Outstanding!!!!

[@Sgt9Rock]

We need more videos like this one!

[@philmuskett265]

Tear in eye. Fantastic.

[@verajones1722]

So so glad you used Jehovah's name. Vera Ashton thank you

[@majorlaff8682]

יהוה‎

[@piggyman1585]

Just.wonderful🇬🇧

[@hjpc73]

met you chaps at the ulster hall in belfast after a superb set. great set in the bar next door! forever my almost best choir :p

[@noenlawson-mckay3079]

That was beautiful

[@Duncan038]

Superb!

[@helenfitch3440]

Love that hymn.

[@bgg4865]

Simple, could sing along. That's all I ask.

[@elizabethm5794]

Beautiful!

[@trevorevans7101]

Beautiful From an Australian ‘Evans’. I’m keen to get to Wales for my first time ever and would love to hear your choir live.

[@carolhayes7750]

If you get to Wales, you must visit St. Davids! It is heaven on earth. Was there in 2006 with a choir from the U.S. that did Evensong in the cathedral. It is a quaint little community and a walk along the trails on the cliffs by the sea is stunning. I can't describe how lovely Wales is.

[@trevorevans7101]

@@carolhayes7750 Thanks for your message. We will try to do as you suggest.

[@tjotwo]

Wonderful!

[@jessenglenda]

Powerfull thank you 💫🕯🙏🏻

[@stacyevelyn1786]

Splendid 🙏

[@chrisgalloway5186]

this is brilliant

[@byronyoung5124]

This is Cor Meibion Morlais, conducted by Father Haydn England of St. Peter's Church, Pentre.

[@markb7692]

Smashing,, isn't it,,. Look you

[@dingopisscreek]

Wonderful

[@heidikortman2534]

I love male choirs. but where oh. where are the young believing men to carry the tradition on?

[@eifionjones559]

it is not all hymn singing and religious mumbo jumbo you know

[@heidikortman2534]

@@eifionjones559 I know that the choirs sing more than HYMNS. That wasn't what I meant by tradition. I mean men singing together, in full harmony. Where are the younger men to continue that?

[@eifionjones559]

@@heidikortman2534 several on Britain's got talent , watch on u tube

[@jamestierney2531]

I share your concern, Heidi. It would be a tragedy if this beautiful tradition were to fade into obscurity. I suppose there is a lesson there…that we should do all we can to support and encourage groups like this. Cheers to you…JT

[@U2QuoZepplin]

Fantastic!!! It's just a tiny bit dissapointing that it wasn't sung in Welsh. But then it does mean a scummy Englishman like me could understand most of it.

[@phillip2632]

It's Called Cwm Rhondda not Bread of Heaven by the way

[@eifionjones559]

the tune is , but the words vary

[@garywait3231]

@@eifionjones559 : Correct😇

[@anniebarreyro3784]

Get inn with it right away! Too long introduction

[@lailasile182]

♥️💞🍓💞♥️

[@Bruce-1956]

Always said the Welsh could doing and play rugby, but after yesterday's game they have obviously stopped playing rugby.

[@hjpc73]

thiis was many years ago :P 1996 or seven maybe?

[@flippinf1fan]

This was May 2019

[@ohmrjames]

lleisiau or galon

[@grangetowncardiff6935]

Shame about the vicar being so full of himself! Singing marvellous.

[@ricko3k]

Get on with it!

[@bobbiemay6867]

So why are they singing in English?!

[@eifionjones559]

to educate the unfortunate

[@janeflannery8757]

long trousers

[@marieravening927]

Over long trousers. Perhaps it's a fashion statement.