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 ...

The verse was tinkered with several times in the course of the 19th century, and the hymn is still often sung as 'Guide me, o thou great Redeemer'. It can be heard sung in Welsh in John Ford's ...

In a touching tribute to Prince Harry's late mother Princess Diana, he and Meghan Markle chose to feature the hymn "Guide Me, O Thy Great Redeemer" during their wedding ceremony on Saturday.

In sweet, mournful harmony they sang: “Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer, Pilgrim through this barren land. …” For generations Welsh miners had gone to the pits singing the same hymn.

Lesley Garrett performs Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer in the Royal Albert Hall. Release date: 20 September 2015 Duration: 5 minutes This clip is from Songs of Praise — Tribute to a ...

A VISIBLY emotional Prince Harry appeared to wipe away a tear as Princess Diana's favourite hymn was played during his wedding yesterday. The couple chose Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer as one of ...

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