Pure Heart (Calon Lân)

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 11 Oct 2015
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This is based on the Welsh hymn (‘Calon Lân’ by Mr Daniel James) often sung at Rugby Internationals. Do they think of the meaning of the words??

Do not long to live in plenty,
life of ease, or worldly fame;
pray a happy heart of beauty,
cleansed from selfishness and shame.

Heart that’s filled with love and goodness –
holy heart is wholly His,
such will ever sing with gladness:
foretaste of eternal bliss.

If I wanted wealth that’s passing
soon it flies, or wastes away;
this I ask brings profit lasting –
sweeten, cleanse my heart each day.

Honest heart I cannot purchase –
mighty Saviour can bestow,
and can daily grant forgiveness,
washing, causing love to grow.

Tune: 87 87 D eg Calon Lân by John Hughes

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Submitted by celticman on

the land where love grows is a distant shore, row and row and ply those oars, perhaps one day we will find a way. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Celt, but Jesus said, 'I am the Way', not that we get to heaven immediately, or are made perfect, but he does promise a new heart that loves him, wants to grow in it, and will be brought to the destination. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Again, Rhiannon, reading your inspiring words has set me up for the week.  I thank you.  You also made me smile, asking that question as to whether or not they listen to the wordssmiley  

Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Tina, for letting me know again. It is easy to enjoy a tune, and the sound of the words, without thinking of the meaning of them! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

So many football and rugby anthems are based on religious music. But it is the rousing tunes that were meant to inspire the worshipers for both of those. And the music is as much a part of the prayer as the words, I always think. But the words you used were very lovely.

Jean

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean. The music must be rousing if it is enjoyed being sung in such situations, - hopefully may inspire to realise that the words and their sentiments are wonderful and rousing to great joy and worship, and so part of the prayer to many. And worth thinking about, if only known by rote. Rhiannon