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The first nation-wide hymn book had its 150 year anniversary in 2011, prompting Mark Tully to explore the power of hymns.

The first nation-wide hymn book, Hymns Ancient and Modern, marked its 150 year anniversary since publication in 2011, prompting Mark Tully to explore the history and enduring power of hymns.

He talks to pianist and church organist David Owen Norris about why some hymns- like 'Abide with Me'- have proved so popular. With readings by Jeanette Winterson, John Betjeman , Hilary Mantel and DH Lawrence, and music by Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and the Huddersfield Choral Society.

Producer: Elizabeth Burke
A Loftus Media production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

30 minutes

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Sun 21 Aug 2022 23:30
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Music Played

  • Huddersfield Choral Society

    Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

    • The Hymns Album.
    • Signum.
    • B000FBHO4E.
    • 7.

  • Henry Francis Lyte

    Abide With Me

    Performer: Mahalia Jackson

    • The Power and the Glory.
    • Legacy.
    • B000024FQW.
    • 12.

  • William Henry Monk

    All Things Bright and Beautiful

    Performer: Joan Hall

    • Wine Country Harpist.
    • Joan Hall.
    • B002GWXHD2.
    • 17.

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    Come Down Oh Love Divine

    Performer: Guildford Cathedral Choir Performer: Geoffrey Morgan Performer: Stephen Farr

    • A Festal Evensong for Whitsunday.
    • Herald.
    • B00005N8EP.
    • 2.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 12 Jun 2011 06:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sun 12 Jun 2011 23:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sun 21 Aug 2022 06:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sun 21 Aug 2022 23:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4