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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Very Beautiful and strong That is how this song is Played in our Parish I have My External speaker cranked up loud I think my Neighbors can hear it God Bless you sir
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.
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.
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!
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.
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......
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks very much it's the best by far to play and the sound is just right for me here. Oh the shirt haha thanks! Probably doing another walking tour soon depending on Weather. Best Wishes Rob
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...
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!
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.
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.
Thanks for that it means allot!
You've snatched the words from my mouth, Vivek! Indescribably divine symphony!
Reminds me of my dad of blessed memory who served God for 45yrs as a tenor chorister. God be praised
Thanks.
No choir or congregation belting out this great hymn. Just the organ, pure and simple.
david stuart but wouldn’t you agree that it is wonderful to hear the congregation singing praise while being accompanied by this beautiful organ?
Yes but choirs are also sublime.
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.
Thank you for sharing !!
Amazing hymn, Amazingly well played !!
Thanks!
Thankfully in our Church we still have a pipe organ. Great sound, great to sing to. Great for the Spirit.
Absolutely phenomenal.... reduced me to tears...a tiny foretaste of Eternal praise.
Thanks!
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
Thanks very much! :-)
@Chrispin Odinga Amen
Wonderful acoustics. One of the best I’ve heard .
Thanks for listening
One of my absolute favourite hymns by Charles Wesley. Organ music is phenomenal
Thanks!
You are a head and shoulders above others organist, Mr. Charles
Played at my wedding and a firm family favourite. Many thanks Rob for playing this much loved hymn so beautifully.
Your most welcome, many thanks!
Absolutely beautiful
Thank you! 😊
One of Wales best loved hymns, and so beautifully played too.
Thanks!
I always love listening to you play. Such comforting music. Wish I could see you play in person, but I'm across the pond.
Thanks!
'Fix in us Thy humble dwelling' The Holy Spirit can only reside there when there is nothing to impede.
:d
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.
Very beautiful. Lilting and lovely.
Glad you like it!
How glorious it is! Let's all rejoice and be glad in it. Cheers! Amen.
Thanks!
Outstanding work!! Pipe organs in church are going by the wayside every year and it is such a travesty.
Many thanks! :-)
no! say that they are NOT!
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.
Thanks Michael!
My favourite hymn ! What divinity and grace !
Many thanks!
One of my favorite Hymns, that speaks to me.
Thanks Wayne! :-)
Thanks for the footwork man!☺☺ I am 15 years old and I am playing the pipe organ in the church since I was12
That's good!
Thanks Sir
Where do you play it?
A wonderful Welsh hymn from a great organ in a great Welsh church!
Thanks very much! :-)
Very Beautiful and strong That is how this song is Played in our Parish I have My External speaker cranked up loud I think my Neighbors can hear it God Bless you sir
Thanks Charlie.
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!
FOR SURE!
What? You don't like dirges? Seriously though, it was awesome. Cheers!
Wow!
I could listen to the last verse a million times,,, the improvisation was absolutely spot on,,, 👍👍👍
Thanks Stephen! :-)
Of course, I once visited the church and watched as you played this. The organ has a great sound.
Absolutely! Remember that day well! :-)
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.
Many thanks pleased you enjoyed!
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.
Thanks John!
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.
Youre Welcome!
My favorite so far. Just wonderful. and that tuba stop (I'm guessing) at the beginning is magnificent
Many thanks, nope not a Tuba Stop, Solo Trumpet!
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!
Thanks very much! :o)
"Thee we would be always blessing..." Soli Deo Gloria! Thanks, Rob
Many thanks!
You are a man after my musical heart!
:-)
Your playing and your videos are such a blessing. Thank you for them. Alleluia!
Thank You! :-)
Perhaps the best rendition of this hymn on TH-cam, this truly sounds amazing, thanks for sharing.
Many thanks Mark!
No question about it, Rob Charles is the best hymn organist on TH-cam. Be sure to tell all your friends by sending them a link. Bruce
@@canadacalling6892 and he plays the best organ for all the performances
Great hymn of the past.
Thanks.
Undoubtedly one of the greatest Hymn tunes ever written.
indeed.
And I agree 100%. Lyrics and the tune. Great rendering Rob.
Nice to hear @RobCharles1981 :) , I will be glad to see more new videos from All Saints Church Osytermouth Swansea with its magnificient Pipe Organ :)
Thank you!
Great job, one of my favourate hymn, you play effortless.
Many Thanks! :o)
Rob Charles...you manufacture holy sounds of everlasting tranquillity! God be with you always!
Thanks.
Fantastic Rob I'm getting married in December in the Lake District and I've chose that song for signing the registers
Many thanks Tom - all the best for Wedding!
That's beautiful music.
Thank you! :-)
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.
If ever I need to know what a song sounds like, Rob is my man
:D
Same x
@@emeraldk6561 :)
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
Merci beaucoup!
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......
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" :-)
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
Perhaps my favorite hymn (and hymn tune) of all time. Well done!
Thank You!
@@RobCharles1981 youe welcome me kindred #organtribe #basshead#pedalposition
Oh how I wish I could learn such a beautiful instrument , it has such power and feeling ! , and you Rob are the inspiration
Many thanks Chris its much appreciated! :-)
My very favourite Welsh hymn tune. My Aunt Evelyn would have loved this, she was the most welsh person I ever knew.
Many thanks! I'm sure she would too!
Everything you play inspires Rob. I can just picture people at services being uplifted by your wonderful music.
Thanks very much!
Love the last verse and registrations
+Whit Augustine Thanks very much! :o)
An absolute delight to listen to; thank you so very much.
K.L.R., co. Cork, Ireland.
+Ton -Tons Thank you very much! :o)
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.
This is the most incredible rendition. Hats off to you, Mr. Charles! Absolutely divine!
Many thanks!
So stupendous! Like being snatched up Jacob's Ladder to the 3rd Heaven where the Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ is!
Thanks!
I come back to this one often!
Nice!
Beautifully done! Love to hear the organ in churches!
Many thanks!
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.
Thanks Steven! :-)
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.
Thanks very much Kev! :-)
You make it look so easy and sound so amazing! Thank you.
Thanks very much! :o)
Wonderful! Excellent... lovely! I enjoyed listening Rob Charles. This is your ORGAN....You're familiar with this organ.....OUTSTANDING!
This is a great video, played wonderfully. Thank you for uploading this.
Your Most Welcome Many thanks! :-)
Underbart spelat,lyssnar varje dag .Älskar den här musiken ,den ger en viss lugn
¡Muchas gracias!
Wow...just wow...one of my favourites and played to perfection!. Thanks Rob!.
Thanks Duncan! :-)
This hymn tune has a laid back sort of majestic quality to it...thanks for the rendition.
halley222000 Many thanks!
Beautiful piece of music, well played!
Thank You!
Oh, such sweet, sweet music to the heart and soul, awesome.
Thank You!
Thank you, dear friend! That was so moving spiritually.
Many thanks!
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.
Thanks!
SIMPLY and BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
Happy 2024 Mr. Charles. I hope you are well.
I'm ok thanks!
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.
Thanks! - I will when I feel like it.
Tremendous, Rob.
Sola Deo Gloria
Thank You!
Love this hymn, well played Rob :-)
Superb!
Thanks!
Thankyou so much for this Heavenly music!!
My Pleasure! :o)
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.
Thanks Bruce!
Excellent pedal work. Nice selection of stops and all. Thank you so very much for the music 🎶
Many thanks!
Excellent 😍😍
Thank you! Cheers!
Heavenly!❤❤❤❤❤❤🙌🕎✝️✡️🙌
Many thanks!
Magnificent!
Thanks!
outstanding, Thanks so much for sharing your talents
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.
Many thanks for that Paul its much appreciated! :-)
Rob, Thumbs up.
Your mastery of this instrument is spell bounding.
Thank you for making this and many more of such wonderful pieces.
Thank you very much for that, it's much apprecated! :-)
Thanks very much it's the best by far to play and the sound is just right for me here. Oh the shirt haha thanks! Probably doing another walking tour soon depending on Weather. Best Wishes Rob
LOVE your music! Nothing better than hymns played exceptionally well on a pipe organ. Kind of like your shoes, too--Avriel?
Cheers - They are "Organ Master Shoes" :P
LOVE IT, FOR SURE, THANKS, MR. ROB!
Thank you your very welcome!
Amazing! Thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
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...
Yep your right, I'm sure he would be very proud!
Many thanks!
pure blessed yearning!! gorgeous!
Thanks.
Many thanks for that it's the best Organ in Swansea! :o)
Very beautifully played, as always, Rob. Great camera work as well. Cool shirt, too!
Thank You Indeed! :o)
Glory to God,
Awesome! 🙏
Thanks for listening
Que bello!!
:D
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!
Thank you! :-)
Beautifully rendered. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for listening
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.
Thanks for that - I hope your successful.
I am happy I congratulate you for this beautiful song
Thanks.