Cecil Frances Alexander cracked out some absolute belters in her time. Today’s episode dives into one of her most iconic hymns. It’s one that we all know and love: All Things Bright and Beautiful. I look at all the different versions of the melody, explore the lyrics and even have a cameo Radio 1 message about her by Greg James. Which version of the hymn tune is your favourite?
If you have any song requests for future episodes, please do send me a comment, email or message! Timestamps below if you want to skip to any bit in particular.
0:00: Intro
03:00: Weekly Catch Up and small venue appreciation
08:10: Song request chats
10:41: The Golden Cockerel singalong
13:40: Cecil Frances Alexander
15:55: CFA on Radio 1?!
17:35: Tune 1 from Come & Praise (Royal Oak)
19:08: Tune 2 from Come & Praise by Graham Westcott
20:24: Tune by WH Monk
20:42: Tune by John Rutter
21:30: Controversial third verse
22:38: Purple headed mountains
25:15: All Things Bright and Beautiful SINGALONG
27:17: Roundup and goodbyes!
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