Tua Bethlem Dref was featured on the Songs Of Praise shown on ABC today. It was sung by Rhys Meirion. The title means Toward Bethlehem Town. Here’s an English translation: On to Bethlehem town; Join the crowd and travel down; Down the road that leads us to the cradle. Come all who are able. Come, …
Various renditions of this setting of the biblical account of Gabriel’s annunciation to Mary of the conception of Jesus are all over the place. I chose this one by Moya Brennan because I like Moya Brennan. The lyrics: 1. The angel Gabriel from heaven came His wings as drifted snow his eyes as flame “All …
Bifrost Arts’ album Salvation Is Created has an acoustic, alternative, indie vibe that creates a somewhat ethereal feel. Out Of Heav’n Thou Dids’t Come Down takes an old word set, adds a stanza and rearranges the tune. It’s not easy to get their music, but it’s good. The lyrics. 1. Out of  Heav’n Thou …
Herald In The Wilderness is a modern setting of words by Henry Alford by The Calendar Years. The song conveys the sense of anticipation and longing that accompanies expectation of the coming of Jesus. It can be found on Advent, a seasonal EP along with three other tracks. Charts for this and other songs are …
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