Rachie Rachie is another of the real "belters" that gets Cwrs goers going at full tilt. The music is by Caradog Roberts (1878 - 1935). The words are by Henry Lloyd (1870 - 1946), better known by his bardic name of "Ap Hefin". Nol I Dudalen Gartref Caneuon Back To The Songs Home Page		I bob un sydd ffyddlon Dan Ei faner Ef, Mae gan Iesu goron Fry yn nheyrnas nef: Lluoedd Duw a Satan Sydd yn cwrdd yn awr: Mae gan blant eu cyfran Yn y rhyfel mawr. Cytgan: I bob un sydd ffyddlon Dan Ei faner Ef Mae gan Iesu goron Fry yn nheyrnas nef. Awn i gwrdd y gelyn Bawb ag arfau glân; Uffern sydd i'n herbyn A'i phicellau tân. Gwasgwn yn y rhengau, Ac edrychwn fry; Concrwr byd ac angau Acw sydd o'n tu!
Rachie "Rachie" (or "Rachel") was the daughter of Caradog Roberts. As can be seen in the translation, Ap Hefin's words are a call to battle.		To everyone who is faithful Under his banner, Jesus has a crown Up in the kingdom of Heaven. The forces of God and Satan Are now meeting: The children have their contribution In the great war Chorus: To everyone who is faithful Under his banner, Jesus has a crown Up in the kingdom of Heaven. We'll go meet the enemy Everyone with holy weapons; Hell is against us With it's pikes of fire. We'll squeeze into the ranks And we'll look up; The conqueror of the world and death Is all around us
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