William Williams (1717–1791), often called the Sweet Singer of Wales, was one of the most influential Welsh hymn writers of the 18th century. A key figure in the Welsh Methodist revival, he penned ...
When was ‘Guide me, O thou great Redeemer’ written, and by whom? We explore the Welsh hymn’s origins, meaning, and lyrics. The beloved 18th-century Welsh hymn ‘Guide me, O thou great Redeemer’ (also ...
Hard to imagine a hymn being sung - with harmony no less - as a game of U.Sl football, but at rugby match in Wales, "Guide me Thou, o Great Jehovah," was lustily sung by the entire crowd, many of whom ...