Calon Lân is one of the most loved of all the popular Welsh hymns from the golden age of Welsh Nonconformity. It has been part of the singing repertoire of so many Welsh men and women, whether or not they spoke their native tongue.
Calon Lân – the verse
Nid wy’n gofyn bywyd moethus,
Aur y byd nai berlau mân:
Gofyn wyf am galon hapus,
Calon onest, calon lân.
Calon lân yn llawn daioni,
Tecach yw na’r lili dlos:
Dim ond calon lân all ganu
Canu’r dydd a chanu’r nos.
Pe dymunwn olud bydol,
Hedyn buan ganddo sydd;
Golud calon lân, rinweddol,
Yn dwyn byddol elw fydd.
(Chorus)
Hwyr y bore fy nyminiad
Gwyd i’r nef ar adain can
Ar i Dduw, er mewn fy Ngheidwad,
Roddi i mi galon lân.
(Chorus)
Calon Lân
English (Literal) Translation
I do not ask for a life of plenty,
The world’s gold or fine pearls:
I ask for a happy heart,
Truthful heart, pure heart.
Pure Heart, full of goodness,
Fairer than the delicate Lily:
Only a pure heart can sing
Sing all day and sing all night.
If I desired enlightened life,
It would swiflty go to seed:
The riches of a virtuous, pure heart,
Will bear eternal profit.
(Chorus)
Late and morning I’ll be wanting,
Be send to you on wings of song
So to my God for the sake of my savior,
Give me a pure heart.
(Chorus)
Translation by Catrin Haines-Davies, volunteer at Swansea University
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Filmed and produced by Anna Marie Thomas of The Welsh Factor Talent Competitions, and sung by the incredible Idge Logan for today's celebration of St David's Day.
The song "Calon Lan", was written by the famed Welsh poet/metalworker and miner, Danniel James in 1892, and was later put to the music by composer John Hughes. Calon Lan has been an iconic anthem for Wales for many years, played and sung by many from stage to screen.
Originally a hymn, Calon Lan later became a rugby anthem, and has been sung before almost every match the Welsh Rugby Union, and further sung by the crowd throughout every match to this very day.
It is claimed that Daniel James wrote the words to Calon Lan on the back of a cigarette packet in 1891 whilst living at Blaengarw. Moreover, it has been rumoured that the first public performance of Calon Lan was at the Blaengarw Hotel.
What makes this performance even more incredible, is the fact it was filmed and performed at the very same Mynyddbach Chapel by Anna and Idge, where Danniel wrote his iconic poetry, and is now buried, giving this performance and production a more personal touch, where it shines over many.
HAPPY ST DAVID'S DAY everyone.
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You can find more on this by visiting The Calon Lan Centre in Treboeth, Mynydd-Bach, Swansea, South Wales, here in the UK, or by clicking the link below-
https://calonlancentre.info/
Filmed and produced by Anna Marie Thomas of The Welsh Factor Talent Competitions, and sung by the incredible Idge Logan for today's celebration of St David's Day.
The song "Calon Lan", was written by the famed Welsh poet/metalworker and miner, Danniel James in 1892, and was later put to the music by composer John Hughes. Calon Lan has been an iconic anthem for Wales for many years, played and sung by many from stage to screen.
Originally a hymn, Calon Lan later became a rugby anthem, and has been sung before almost every match the Welsh Rugby Union, and further sung by the crowd throughout every match to this very day.
It is claimed that Daniel James wrote the words to Calon Lan on the back of a cigarette packet in 1891 whilst living at Blaengarw. Moreover, it has been rumoured that the first public performance of Calon Lan was at the Blaengarw Hotel.
What makes this performance even more incredible, is the fact it was filmed and performed at the very same Mynyddbach Chapel by Anna and Idge, where Danniel wrote his iconic poetry, and is now buried, giving this performance and production a more personal touch, where it shines over many.
HAPPY ST DAVID'S DAY everyone.
______________________________________
You can find more on this by visiting The Calon Lan Centre in Treboeth, Mynydd-Bach, Swansea, South Wales, here in the UK, or by clicking the link below-
https://calonlancentre.info/