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Abide with Me
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 大象传媒 Radio 4 in December 2000.
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