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 - President
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)
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)
Amy Ferrell - 1st Vice President
Amy is a travel consultant who spends, with her husband,
around eight months a year 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)
Amy is a travel consultant who spends, with her husband,
around eight months a year 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)
Muriel Morgan Patram - Corresponding Secretary
Born in Nantymoel, South Wales, Muriel came to live in
Cleveland as a child but, as a teenager, returned to her
grandparents in Nantymoel and Llanelli for two years
before returning to Cleveland then Florida. It was while
on a trip to Rocky River, and a chance meeting with a lady
there, that Muriel discovered this Society. That lady
turned out to be Susan Giganti who was our Treasurer at
the time! Since joining, Muriel has held many positions
on the Board and is known especially for her kindness,
loyalty and dependability. (Contact: 941-925-8481)
Born in Nantymoel, South Wales, Muriel came to live in
Cleveland as a child but, as a teenager, returned to her
grandparents in Nantymoel and Llanelli for two years
before returning to Cleveland then Florida. It was while
on a trip to Rocky River, and a chance meeting with a lady
there, that Muriel discovered this Society. That lady
turned out to be Susan Giganti who was our Treasurer at
the time! Since joining, Muriel has held many positions
on the Board and is known especially for her kindness,
loyalty and dependability. (Contact: 941-925-8481)
Bill Fell - Recording Secretary
Bill is a native of Wisconsin where he attended University
before embarking on an engineering career. This took him
to work in the Middle East before settling in Florida. He
has been an active 'behind-the-scenes' member of the
Society for many years and has held the position of
Trustee in the past. He is married to Meryl Fell,
President. (Contact: 941-914-6665)
Bill is a native of Wisconsin where he attended University
before embarking on an engineering career. This took him
to work in the Middle East before settling in Florida. He
has been an active 'behind-the-scenes' member of the
Society for many years and has held the position of
Trustee in the past. He is married to Meryl Fell,
President. (Contact: 941-914-6665)
Chuck Swartley - Treasurer
Chuck's wife, MJ, has a long history of Welsh ancestry
from Aberdare, in the South Wales Valleys. These
ancestors left Wales to settle in Pennsylvania in the
coal mining areas which is from where her mother hails.
Chuck is German, born in Pennsylvania, and an 'adopted'
Welshman - a position he holds dear. Both MJ and
Chuck are avid workers in the Society and Chuck looks
forward to taking on his new position as Board
Member/Treasurer. (Contact: 941-756-4680)
Chuck's wife, MJ, has a long history of Welsh ancestry
from Aberdare, in the South Wales Valleys. These
ancestors left Wales to settle in Pennsylvania in the
coal mining areas which is from where her mother hails.
Chuck is German, born in Pennsylvania, and an 'adopted'
Welshman - a position he holds dear. Both MJ and
Chuck are avid workers in the Society and Chuck looks
forward to taking on his new position as Board
Member/Treasurer. (Contact: 941-756-4680)
Pam Edmunds - Trustee
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 until 2011 when she
relinquished the 'cap'. (Contact: 941-485-5348)
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 until 2011 when she
relinquished the 'cap'. (Contact: 941-485-5348)
Sandra Rees Pruiksma - 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. (Contact: 941-951-6407)
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. (Contact: 941-951-6407)
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 34 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)
David hails from Carmarthenshire, West Wales where,
for himself and his family, Welsh was their first
language. He has lived in the US for 34 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)
| Don Hughes Choirmaster |
| Pam Edmunds 2008 - 2011 |
| Sandra Rees-Pruiksma 2005 - 2008 |
| PAST PRESIDENTS |
| Dr James Fountaine |
| David Rees |
| Russell Williams 'Cofiwn Cynnes' |
Avanwy Adams
Ronalin (Ronnie) Crain - 2nd Vice President
Ronnie resides in Sarasota county and has been a faithful
member of the Society for countless years. She is very
well known in the area as a Resort Property Manager and
it is these skills she brings to her new position on the
Board. (Contact: 941-504-5991)
Ronnie resides in Sarasota county and has been a faithful
member of the Society for countless years. She is very
well known in the area as a Resort Property Manager and
it is these skills she brings to her new position on the
Board. (Contact: 941-504-5991)
