Verse 6 below is the sung by Danish group Paddy Doyles on "Aberfan" (SONET SLP 1719); the rest is from Thom Parrott's own recording, which can be heard on his album "Neon Princess" (1968; reissued 2004) and on the various-artists album "The Best of Broadside 1962-1988." It has become popular as a hymn to be used at both wedding and funeral services, asking God to be with us throughout the day.Words: Jan Struther; Tune: Irish Traditional, Lord I Lift Your Name On HighThis popular Christian worship song was written by Rick Founds in 1989. In 1930, the Composer Herbert Howells was sent the words by a friend and apparently thought of a tune immediately and wrote it down over breakfast. R.Vaughan Williams, All My Hope On God Is FoundedThe words of this hymn were written around 1630 and later translated into English by the poet Robert Bridges. The hymn has caused much controversy with its different interpretations. It also tells of the love of God who sent his son to earth.Words: Brooke Ligertwood; Tune: Ben Fielding, What A Friend We Have In JesusThis hymn was written in 1855 by the Irish preacher, Joseph Scriven.

The lyrics focus on Christ’s steadfast love and ability to see us through times of difficulty, with the “weak made strong in the Saviour’s love”.Words and Music: Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin and Reuben Morgan, Crown Him With Many CrownsThis hymn was written in 1851 by Matthew Bridges, and is loosely based on a passage from the book of Revelation. The song was given greater exposure when it was recorded by Chris Tomlin in 2004.Words and Music: Laura Story, I Heard The Voice Of Jesus SayHoratius Bonar was a 19th Century Scottish priest. Aberfan: First Hymn (“All Things Bright and Beautiful”) On October 21, 1966, in the small mining village of Aberfan, a man-made mountain of coal waste collapsed on a primary school and nearby houses, killing 116 children and 28 adults. An extended excerpt of piano parts from Aberfan — survivors resuming the impossibility and hope of life forever altered in the aftermath. Aberfan disaster site, slow zoom back to general view of village of Aberfan with tips in background. In 1969 it was included in Youth Praise together with this tune by Michael Baughan.Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith; Tune: Michael Baughan, Lord Of The DanceThis ever popular hymn was written in 1963 by Sydney Carter, who also arranged the American Shaker tune, “Simple Gifts”, that it is sung to. He also talks of healing through love. Scriven suffered a lot of hardships and ill-health in his life and turned to God for support and salvation.Words: Joseph Scriven; Tune: Charles Converse, When I Survey The Wondrous CrossThis hymn was written in 1707 by Isaac Watts and was one of the first hymns to move away from simply paraphrasing biblical texts. They are recorded without words and suitable for congregational singing. In the most common, Blake implies that a visit by Jesus would create heaven, in contrast to the “dark Satanic Mills”. Although credited to Rev.

Hymns Without Words is a free service created to support congregational singing throughout the world. Recordings are often refreshed and new recordings added, so please keep coming back to see what is new. The tune “Westminster Abbey” is taken from the final section of Henry’s Purcell’s anthem, “O God, Thou art my God”.Words: Author Unknown (7th century) Translated by J.M.Neale Tune: Henry Purcell, Come Down, O Love DivineThe words of this Pentecost hymn were written by the Italian mystic poet, Bianco da Siena in the 14th century. Inspiration came from the opening verse of Psalm 103: "Bless the Lord, my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name" and the 19th century English hymn "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" which is also included in the top 100.Words and Music: Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin, Brother, Sister, Let Me Serve YouThis hymn was written in 1977 by the New Zealand author and composer, Richard Gillard. This is normal and should not be of concern. All I ask is an acknowledgement which is usually on the page for the individual hymns, for example: From HymnsWithoutWords.com – Performance ℗ 2020 Richard M.S. It is set to the traditional Scottish folk song, “Skye Boat Song” which makes it easy to sing.Words: Margaret Old; Tune: Traditional Scottish, Strength Will Rise (Everlasting God)Brenton Brown wrote the words of this worship song after being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The tune “St Clement” was published in Sir Arthur Sullivan’s hymnal, Church Hymns with Tunes. It has been described as “a simple response of praise to the gravity of Christ’s defining moment on Earth”.Words and Music: Hillsong Worship, O God Our Help In Ages PastThis hymn by Isaac Watts paraphrases Psalm 90, telling how our God is everlasting and will be our help through all of our years. They sought to create a song appropriate for this tragic time, that would call on people to worship and bless the name of God.Words and Music: Matt Redman and Beth Redman (b 1974) Arranged: Nicola Morrison (b 1978), 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)This worship song co-written by Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin was released in 2011. Welcome to Hymns Without Words, a free resource for churches and congregations around the world providing free downloads hymns and carols for use in services, including live streams from Zoom, YouTube etc. Richard Irwin and Sheer Joy Music are collaborating on a new single “A Better World” to be released for Earth Day 2021. It was made particularly popular by a recording of it, sung by Cat Stevens, that made no.1 in the charts.Words: Eleanor Farjeon; Tune: Scottish Gaelic Traditional, My Jesus, My Saviour (Shout To The Lord)This hymn was written by Australian singer, songwriter and worship leader Darlene Zschech who was involved in Hillsong Church, Sydney. He later revisited it when he himself was dying from TB and it was first sung at his funeral.Words: H.F. Lyte; Tune: W.H.Monk, All Creatures Of Our God And KingThe words of this Easter hymn were originally written by St. Francis of Assisi in 1225 in his “Canticle of the Sun”, based on Psalm 148. George took these shots on the French King Bridge, The Trio (Billy Klock, drums, and Wim Auer, fretless bass), 1794 Meetinghouse New Salem, Ma. The words are set to a Scottish folk tune known as “Kelvingrove”.Words: John Bell; Music: Scottish Traditional. Kendrick visited India the previous year and was very moved by the contrast between Indian poverty and Western affluence.Words and Music: Graham Kendrick, Before The Throne Of God AboveThe lyrics of this hymn were written by Charitie Lees Bancroft. He highlights a lot of “Movement” imagery (walking, leading, following) which speaks to him of an active response of faith to what the psalmist is saying.Words and Music: Stuart Townend, The Lord’s My Shepherd (Crimond)Perhaps the most famous and widely used of all the paraphrases of Psalm 23, this hymn, known as Crimond, is constantly being used at both weddings and funerals and tells of God being with us wherever we are. News Defying Expectation (Stenka Razin – 3 Verses) – Piano Ensemble, In Candle Glow Most Sacred (Nimrod -2 Verses) – SATB & Organ, We Plow The Fields And Scatter (Wir Pflügen – 3 Verses) – Brass Band, Mother Of Mercy (Mater Misericoriae – 6 Verses) – Organ. Keith had written the third verse – unaware of the tragic end he would suffer.Words and Music: Melody Green, Thine Be The GloryThis famous Easter hymn was written by the Swiss writer, Edmond Budry and translated into English by Richard Hoyle in 1923. Here is a demo excerpt from my composition Aberfan, Final Hymn, “Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep”, one of two hymns sung at the service on the hillside.

The hymn contains thirteen questions asked by Jesus in the first person. It is used regularly on National and State occasions.Words: H.F.Lyte; Tune: Sir John Goss, Praise To The Holiest In The HeightThis hymn was written in 1865 by Cardinal John Henry Newman and comes from his “Dream of Gerontius”.