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Abide with Me

Soul Music Series 1
Episode 2 of 8

Exploring why Henry F Lyte's words and William H Monk's tune resonate with so many people from Malawi to India. From 2000.

An exploration of Henry F Lyte's words and William H Monk's tune for 'Abide with Me'.

Why does it have so much significance for the people of Malawi, a railway chaplain, a miner's daughter - and a vicar in India?

Series about music that makes the hairs stand up on the back of our necks.

Producer: Rosie Boulton

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2000.

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