Two versions of the hymn tune Ludgvan The CNMA wishes to record its thanks to Alison England, Edwin Williams‘ granddaughter, for granting permission for this composition to be included here.
The CNMA wishes to record its thanks to Alison England, Edwin Williams‘ granddaughter, for granting permission for this composition to be included here.
Awaked from sleep we fall before thee, God of love, and chant the praise the angels raise, O God of might, above: Holy, Holy, Holy! Thou art God adored! In thy pitying mercy show us mercy, Lord. As at thy call I rise, shine on this mind and heart, and
A thanksgiving service for the life of Thomas Merritt was held in Truro Cathedral on Sunday the 15th June 2008 and included the music of this remarkable Cornish composer. A synopsis of Thomas Merritt’s life, and some of his music, is included in our article: Thomas Merritt Tribute Concert at
The Cornish Bells (O Merry Ring The Christmas Bells) Words: Bishop C. W. Stubbs Music: T. Tertius Noble 1. O merry ring the Christmas bells across the western land, From Launceston Town to Michael’s Mount, from Bude to Sennen sand, The joyous echo sweeps along far spaces by the
Hellesveor Wesleyan Choir and Supporting Band with R J Noall (1871-1944) second right in the next to back row, holding a clarinet (Photo: courtesy Paul Phillips, Helston) Hellesveor Band Carol composed by Edwin J Williams for and played by the Hellesveor Band on the occasion of their first public
In previous centuries carols were traditionally sung around the streets and farms in the Stratton area, memories of this having been documented by the Saunders/Jewell family of Stratton and the Tape family of Morwenstow.
Following some research, Jory Bennett followed tracked down Thomas Merritt's lost cantata at Methodist Church in St Just. The Cornish Music Guild subsequently published the Cantata in 1988 as part of the 80th anniversary celebrations of Merritt held at Illogan.
The source of the original material is unknown, but seems to be have been an unfinished project by someone to record traditional carols of the West Penwith area.
Carols From St Ives sung at Truro Cathedral Dec 2021 as part of the centenary celebrations of the Old Cornwall Societies.
