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St. David in stained glass Castle Coch, Cardiff, Wales Designer: William Burges Source: Wikipedia |
Today is St. David's Day, a day to celebrate the life of a man who was born in southwest Wales, and grew up to found a monastery in Pembrokeshire; his life was such that he was canonized, and became the Patron Saint of Wales. The day is celebrated with great fanfare, parades, special foods (see the recipe below), recitations and, of course, singing -- for which the Welsh are reknowned.
In the Before-COVID Time, if Alison and Margaret found themselves leading worship in song at the Parish of St. Cyprian's on the Sunday closest to March 1, they would usually include a hymn in the repertoire to honour the day. Remembering those times, with hopes for next year...your Editor offers this powerful rendition of one of the hymns that is used to mark this Feast of St. David, sung here in both English and Welsh by the congregation and choirs of Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Church, Cardiff, Wales:
Collect for St. David
Almighty and everlasting God,
who in the heart of your servant David
kindled the flame of your love,
give us, your humble servants,
such faith and power of love,
that as we rejoice in his triumph,
we may profit by his example;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. AMEN.
Source: Book of Alternative Services,
Anglican Church of Canada, p. 438
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Making Welsh Cakes
with Margaret John
Source: BBC/YouTube
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