Llef
| Llef | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Hymn |
| Written | 1890 |
| Meter | 8.8.8.8 (L.M.) |
| Melody | Griffith Hugh Jones |
Llef (in English "A Cry") is a popular Welsh hymn, written by David Charles (1803-1880)[1] (son of David Charles (1762–1834)). The tune was composed in 1890 by Griffith Hugh Jones (Welsh language name Gutyn Arfon) (1849–1919) and was written in memory of his brother Dewi.[2]
The meter is 8-8-8-8, and it is played in the keys of D minor and E minor. English texts also commonly sung to the tune include "Bow Down Thine Ear, O Lord, and Hear", "Glorying in the Cross of Christ" and "The Day of Wrath".[2]
The hymn was included in the soundtrack for the 1941 John Ford drama film How Green Was My Valley.[3]
Hymn text[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ "David Charles". Hymnary.org. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- ^ a b "LLEF". Hymnary.org. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- ^ "Detail view of Movies Page". Afi.com. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
External links[edit]
- Welsh Music Information Centre
- Llef or Deus Salutis at musicanet.org - with link to the melody download
- "Llef" - Rhos Male Voice Choir, 1957 (Remastered 2014)
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