A Pure Heart
I don't ask for a luxurious life,
the world's gold or its fine pearls:
I ask for a happy heart,
an honest heart, a pure heart.
Chorus
A pure heart is full of goodness,
More lovely than the pretty lily:
Only a pure heart can sing -
Sing day and night.
If I wished worldly wealth,
He has a swift seed;
The riches of a virtuous, pure heart,
Will be a perpetual profit.
Chorus
Late and early, my wish
Rise to heavan on the wing of song,
To God, for the sake of my Saviour,
Give me a pure heart.
Chorus
I don't ask for a luxurious life,
the world's gold or its fine pearls:
I ask for a happy heart,
an honest heart, a pure heart.
Chorus
A pure heart is full of goodness,
More lovely than the pretty lily:
Only a pure heart can sing -
Sing day and night.
If I wished worldly wealth,
He has a swift seed;
The riches of a virtuous, pure heart,
Will be a perpetual profit.
Chorus
Late and early, my wish
Rise to heavan on the wing of song,
To God, for the sake of my Saviour,
Give me a pure heart.
Chorus
Calon Lân
Nid wy'n gofyn bywyd moethus,
Aur y byd na'i berlau mân:
Gofyn wyf am galon hapus,
Calon onest, calon lân.
Cytgan
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 bythol elw fydd.
Cytgan
Hwyr a bore fy nymuniad
Gwyd i'r nef ar edyn cân
Ar i Dduw, er mwyn fy
Ngheidwad,
Roddi i mi galon lân.
Cytgan
Nid wy'n gofyn bywyd moethus,
Aur y byd na'i berlau mân:
Gofyn wyf am galon hapus,
Calon onest, calon lân.
Cytgan
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 bythol elw fydd.
Cytgan
Hwyr a bore fy nymuniad
Gwyd i'r nef ar edyn cân
Ar i Dduw, er mwyn fy
Ngheidwad,
Roddi i mi galon lân.
Cytgan
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| GULF COAST WELSH SOCIETY |
| BOARD MEMBERS |
| SCROLL DOWN FOR WELSH AND ENGLISH LYRICS TO 'CALON LAN' |
| Performed by Katherine Jenkins |
Meryl Fell - Trustee, Website, Scholarship & Membership
Committees & Seasonal Newsletter
Meryl was born and raised in Treorchy, a former mining village in the
Rhondda Valley to a family whose first language was Welsh. After
working as a medical secretary (ysgrifenyddes feddygol) in hospitals
both in Wales and the Middle East she, and her husband Bill, enjoy
participating in events with their Sarasota Welsh friends.
(Contact: 941-524-2914; email - merylfell@hotmail.com;
Facebook - Sarasota Welsh Society; Twitter - @Merliemoo;
Instagram - merylfell3803; Website - sarasotawelsh.com)
Committees & Seasonal Newsletter
Meryl was born and raised in Treorchy, a former mining village in the
Rhondda Valley to a family whose first language was Welsh. After
working as a medical secretary (ysgrifenyddes feddygol) in hospitals
both in Wales and the Middle East she, and her husband Bill, enjoy
participating in events with their Sarasota Welsh friends.
(Contact: 941-524-2914; email - merylfell@hotmail.com;
Facebook - Sarasota Welsh Society; Twitter - @Merliemoo;
Instagram - merylfell3803; Website - sarasotawelsh.com)
Meg Larrabee - Corresponding Secretary
Meg was born in Buffalo, New York but settled in Sarasota with her
husband, Herb, on their retirement. Since becoming a member of this
Society she has proved to be a real asset with her hard work and
enthusiasm in everything she undertakes. She is an active member of
St Boniface Church, Siesta Key and her many interests include that of
Master Gardener. Meg has been Assistant Corresponding Secretary
with Muriel Patram for the past two years so is well equipped to take
over this role on Muriel’s retirement from the post.
(Contact: 941-923-2062; email - meglarrabee@hotmail.com)
Meg was born in Buffalo, New York but settled in Sarasota with her
husband, Herb, on their retirement. Since becoming a member of this
Society she has proved to be a real asset with her hard work and
enthusiasm in everything she undertakes. She is an active member of
St Boniface Church, Siesta Key and her many interests include that of
Master Gardener. Meg has been Assistant Corresponding Secretary
with Muriel Patram for the past two years so is well equipped to take
over this role on Muriel’s retirement from the post.
(Contact: 941-923-2062; email - meglarrabee@hotmail.com)
Pam Edmunds - Treasurer
Pam was born and raised in Buffalo, New York to parents who have
always kept a close connection with relatives in Wales. Pam and her
mother, Clara, share a spirit unsurpassed for their Welsh heritage and
have worked tirelessly to help promote the Society and all things
Welsh. Pam was President from 2008 until 2011.
(Contact: 941-485-2664; email - pam.edmunds@yahoo.com)
Pam was born and raised in Buffalo, New York to parents who have
always kept a close connection with relatives in Wales. Pam and her
mother, Clara, share a spirit unsurpassed for their Welsh heritage and
have worked tirelessly to help promote the Society and all things
Welsh. Pam was President from 2008 until 2011.
(Contact: 941-485-2664; email - pam.edmunds@yahoo.com)
Sandra Rees - Trustee
Sandra was born in Newcastle, Australia and moved to the US in
1989. Her father, Ernie, was born in Rhyl, North Wales and instilled in
his family a deep sense of pride for their Welsh heritage. Sandra is a
Past President of the Society and her dedication and enthusiasm is an
inspiration to all. She is married to David Rees, fellow Trustee and
Scholarship Chair.
(Contact: 941-951-6407; email - walesoz@verizon.net)
Sandra was born in Newcastle, Australia and moved to the US in
1989. Her father, Ernie, was born in Rhyl, North Wales and instilled in
his family a deep sense of pride for their Welsh heritage. Sandra is a
Past President of the Society and her dedication and enthusiasm is an
inspiration to all. She is married to David Rees, fellow Trustee and
Scholarship Chair.
(Contact: 941-951-6407; email - walesoz@verizon.net)
David Rees - Trustee
David hails from Carmarthenshire, West Wales where, for himself and
his family, Welsh was their first language. He has lived in the US for
over 30 years and was one of the founders of this Society, being a
loyal member from its 2nd year. He is known for his quiet sense of
humour and his very gentle Welsh nature. In the past he has held the
positions of President and Treasurer.
(Contact: 941-951-6407; email - walesoz@verizon.net)
David hails from Carmarthenshire, West Wales where, for himself and
his family, Welsh was their first language. He has lived in the US for
over 30 years and was one of the founders of this Society, being a
loyal member from its 2nd year. He is known for his quiet sense of
humour and his very gentle Welsh nature. In the past he has held the
positions of President and Treasurer.
(Contact: 941-951-6407; email - walesoz@verizon.net)
| First President 1984 - 1989 and Choirmaster |
| Pam Edmunds 2008 - 2011 |
| Sandra Rees 2005 - 2008 |
| Dr James Fountaine 2000 - 2002 |
| David Rees 1996 - 1998 |
| Russell Williams 1989 - 1994 'Cofiwn Cynnes' |
| Avanwy Adams First Lady President 2003 - 2005 'Cofiwn Cynnes' |
Renny Prhys (Lloyd Dafydd Prhys aka “Renny Lloyd”) -
Vice President
Renny is a native Kentuckian whose Welsh ancestors emigrated in the
17th and 18th centuries to the 'Colonies' from six areas of Wales. She
grew up with tales and legends of their Welsh homeland, and credits
them with her love of music and literature. Renny spent part of her
graduate studies at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and later
worked at the University of Wales, Bangor. Now retired, she maintains
an interest in Welsh literature and politics, and with keeping up with
the Welsh National Rugby team.
(Contact: 863-632-1595; email - rennylloyd@aol.com)
Vice President
Renny is a native Kentuckian whose Welsh ancestors emigrated in the
17th and 18th centuries to the 'Colonies' from six areas of Wales. She
grew up with tales and legends of their Welsh homeland, and credits
them with her love of music and literature. Renny spent part of her
graduate studies at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and later
worked at the University of Wales, Bangor. Now retired, she maintains
an interest in Welsh literature and politics, and with keeping up with
the Welsh National Rugby team.
(Contact: 863-632-1595; email - rennylloyd@aol.com)
| Meryl Fell 2011 - 2013 |
| Please address all correspondence to: PO Box 19343 Gulf Gate Post Office Sarasota, FL 34276 or e-mail: sarasotawelsh@yahoo.com |
Bob Griffiths - Chaplain
Bob left his business career in 1988 to teach high school while
he discerned his call. That manifested itself in Hospice
Chaplaincy from 2004 to 2010, when he was hired by the Pines
of Sarasota senior care facility as its staff chaplain. He is an
Associate of the Order of the Holy Cross (Episcopal
Benedictine), retreat leader, and spiritual director. We are
honoured to have Bob in the role of Chaplain for our Society.
(Contact: 941-921-6812; email - griffithsbob@comcast.net)
Bob left his business career in 1988 to teach high school while
he discerned his call. That manifested itself in Hospice
Chaplaincy from 2004 to 2010, when he was hired by the Pines
of Sarasota senior care facility as its staff chaplain. He is an
Associate of the Order of the Holy Cross (Episcopal
Benedictine), retreat leader, and spiritual director. We are
honoured to have Bob in the role of Chaplain for our Society.
(Contact: 941-921-6812; email - griffithsbob@comcast.net)
| James R Griffith 1994 - 1996 |
| Robert Lewis 1998 - 2000 |
| David Rees 2002 - 2003 |
David J Rees - Secretary
David was born and bred in Maesteg, Wales. A graduate of the
University of S. Wales and Rensselaer Polytechnic, Troy, NY, he has
lived in the States for over 50 years. He is a past member of the St
David's Welsh Society of the Capital District, Albany, NY. David is
also a member of the Sun City Center Methodist Church and has been
this Society's Secretary for the last two years. In Wales, he was
brought up in an English speaking family and apologizes for not
speaking his native language.
(Contact: 813-633-7867; email - ddusty1988@aol.com)
David was born and bred in Maesteg, Wales. A graduate of the
University of S. Wales and Rensselaer Polytechnic, Troy, NY, he has
lived in the States for over 50 years. He is a past member of the St
David's Welsh Society of the Capital District, Albany, NY. David is
also a member of the Sun City Center Methodist Church and has been
this Society's Secretary for the last two years. In Wales, he was
brought up in an English speaking family and apologizes for not
speaking his native language.
(Contact: 813-633-7867; email - ddusty1988@aol.com)
Don Hughes - Lifetime Trustee and Memorial Fund Chair
Don Hughes was the founder of the Sarasota Welsh group, along with
Diana Jenkins of Llanbedr. Don is originally from Scranton
Pennsylvania with a strong Welsh family going back to Ebbw Vale and
Tredegar. He has served the Society in many different ways as
President, Treasurer, and Board Member. Don has been the Songleader
succeeding his Father MILT HUGHES. An active Realtor in Sarasota for
over 35 years, Don is a Past President of the Lackawanna (Scranton)
St David's Society, a former member of the National Welsh American
Foundation and has served on the board of the Welsh North American
Association.
(Contact: 941-374-1941; email - donwy@aol.com)
Don Hughes was the founder of the Sarasota Welsh group, along with
Diana Jenkins of Llanbedr. Don is originally from Scranton
Pennsylvania with a strong Welsh family going back to Ebbw Vale and
Tredegar. He has served the Society in many different ways as
President, Treasurer, and Board Member. Don has been the Songleader
succeeding his Father MILT HUGHES. An active Realtor in Sarasota for
over 35 years, Don is a Past President of the Lackawanna (Scranton)
St David's Society, a former member of the National Welsh American
Foundation and has served on the board of the Welsh North American
Association.
(Contact: 941-374-1941; email - donwy@aol.com)
David Rees - Scholarship Chair
David took over the chairmanship of the Scholarship Fund in 2013
following in the footsteps of its founder, Dr James (Jim) Fountaine.
Over the years, David had held many positions within the Society and
his wealth of knowledge has been invaluable. He continues to act in
an advisory capacity in all matters concerning the Society and we are
fortunate to be able to 'lean' on him when the need arises.
(Contact: 941-951-6407; email - walesoz@verizon.net)
David took over the chairmanship of the Scholarship Fund in 2013
following in the footsteps of its founder, Dr James (Jim) Fountaine.
Over the years, David had held many positions within the Society and
his wealth of knowledge has been invaluable. He continues to act in
an advisory capacity in all matters concerning the Society and we are
fortunate to be able to 'lean' on him when the need arises.
(Contact: 941-951-6407; email - walesoz@verizon.net)
Dr John Garrison - Song Leader
Awaiting Information
(Contact: 941-698-0869; email - john.j.garrison@crabbywizard.net)
Awaiting Information
(Contact: 941-698-0869; email - john.j.garrison@crabbywizard.net)
| GALLERY OF PAST PRESIDENTS |
Justin Rees - Scholarship Committee
Awaiting Information
(Contact: 941-906-2833; email - justin.rees@gmail.com )
Awaiting Information
(Contact: 941-906-2833; email - justin.rees@gmail.com )
Susan Lewis - Accompanist
Susan Lewis (Accompanist/Director) holds Bachelor’s and Master's
degrees in Music Education from Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA
with an organ major at both levels. She also studied at Potsdam
University in Potsdam, NY and Westminster Choir College in
Princeton, NJ. For twenty-seven years, she was a choral music
teacher in Montrose, PA. Her choral students wereknown for their
exemplary accomplishments in state and national festivals. Many have
become music teachersand performers around the world. While
teaching fulltime, Susan continued her organ performances in
Pennsylvania and performed in Wales and elsewhere in the United
Kingdom. Since she was a freshman in high school, Susan has beein
either an organist, choir director, or both at the same time. Currently,
she is director of the Highlands Community Chorus, Highlands County,
Florida, and is the choir accompanist and organist at the Union
Congregational Church, Avon Park, Florida.
(Contact: 863-214-6204; email - sbl2710@gmail.com
Susan Lewis (Accompanist/Director) holds Bachelor’s and Master's
degrees in Music Education from Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA
with an organ major at both levels. She also studied at Potsdam
University in Potsdam, NY and Westminster Choir College in
Princeton, NJ. For twenty-seven years, she was a choral music
teacher in Montrose, PA. Her choral students wereknown for their
exemplary accomplishments in state and national festivals. Many have
become music teachersand performers around the world. While
teaching fulltime, Susan continued her organ performances in
Pennsylvania and performed in Wales and elsewhere in the United
Kingdom. Since she was a freshman in high school, Susan has beein
either an organist, choir director, or both at the same time. Currently,
she is director of the Highlands Community Chorus, Highlands County,
Florida, and is the choir accompanist and organist at the Union
Congregational Church, Avon Park, Florida.
(Contact: 863-214-6204; email - sbl2710@gmail.com
Amy Ferrell - President (2013 - Present)
Amy is a travel consultant who lives with her husband, Bob (Robert),
in Sarasota. Her mother was from Trawsfynydd in North Wales but
both her parents were active in the Kansas City Welsh Society. She
is a founding member of the Hudson Valley Welsh Society. Amy's long
association with Welsh Societies, as well as her organizational skills,
make her an invaluable member of the Board.
(Contact: 941-349-6069; email - sarasotawelsh@yahoo.com;
Website - sarasotawelsh.com; Facebook - Sarasota Welsh Society;
Twitter - @sarasotawelsh)
Amy is a travel consultant who lives with her husband, Bob (Robert),
in Sarasota. Her mother was from Trawsfynydd in North Wales but
both her parents were active in the Kansas City Welsh Society. She
is a founding member of the Hudson Valley Welsh Society. Amy's long
association with Welsh Societies, as well as her organizational skills,
make her an invaluable member of the Board.
(Contact: 941-349-6069; email - sarasotawelsh@yahoo.com;
Website - sarasotawelsh.com; Facebook - Sarasota Welsh Society;
Twitter - @sarasotawelsh)
