God of Grace and God of Glory
This lively arrangement of the tune CWM RHONDDA is filled with exciting rhythms and techniques. Malleted bass patterns in 7/8 meter create an intriguing accompaniment underneath the hymn tune, which is then reversed with the melody and large chords in the bass and thumb damped rhythms in the upper treble bells. A slower section follows, using LV handchimes in a flowing style in the bass and a lyrical treatment of the tune with handbells in the treble. The upper treble bells also switch to handchimes before a return to the 7/8 rhythms and an uplifting, joyous conclusion. This arrangement will delight ringers, congregations, and audiences alike, and is appropriate for most any time of year for worship, concert, or festival use.