In the Sweet Bye and Bye, 2020, Norfolk Island
On the 8th of June every year, the Norfolk Island people celebrate their arrival from Pitcairn Island in 1856. This very special event is known as Bounty Day or Anniversary Day. As a proud people with our own language and customs, we joyously march from Kingston Pier to the cemetery, singing, laughing, and paying respects to our ancestors. The day culminates in a large community picnic. This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bounty Day will be a more quiet affair, and many islanders were unable to make it home for the celebration. Also, many islanders live abroad, and can only dream wistfully of meeting friends and family at Kingston Pier and being part of the festivities. This community rendition of 'In the Sweet Bye and Bye', one of our beloved hymns, aims to forge a sense of togetherness, despite the isolation from home and the happenings of the world. Enjoy!
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Thank you so much the great God's children of Norfolk. This song of faith, hope and Reunion of Christians was written and composed by Sanford Bennet in 1868 and people around the world have been singing this song again and again. The song is based on scripture John 14.2 " In my Father's House there are many rooms, if it were not so, I would have told you, I am going there to prepare a place for you " God bless you. K. Mathews 54 Bailly St. Canton Boston MA, US
@sashiethompson2550
10 ай бұрын
Brought to Pitcairn Isalnd, hence Norfolk by American whalers
Beautiful People - Beautiful Culture - Beautiful language -Beautiful songs n singers-Beautiful Norfolk Island - My Ancestors Land -My Birth HOEM - MY PEOPLE -My heritage
Beautiful how guude fu look orn all yorlye...Waal Dun everybody luv Albut
Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. Love you mum ❤️❤️❤️
The people of these islands are so cool
I’d love to meet some of my family there I’m a descendant of fletcher christian
Nat, I wunt dae orn one loop. Thanks so much. Shep o fame should be next. Please keep dem elders een while dem el ❤️
Loved this song and island, best holiday ever❤
I love this🎶...from my island to yours 🎶 see you on the beautifull shore🎶🌲🌺🕊
Fabulous...
Listening to this song makes me nostalgic for a life I never had, as I turn back to face the cold, bleak winter, deep in the industrial Northern hemisphere, for me such a life will never be more than a passing dream.
@sashiethompson2550
2 жыл бұрын
That depends on you. If you can save the fare to get there you are on your way.
respect...what wonderful community spirit which you rarely see these days.....happy bounty day :-)
Nat, I love you x
Fabulous. Oh to go to Norfolk for Bounty Day. Beautiful voices...beautiful faces.
We Sure miss our friends we had on Norfolk - Peter and Heather
So beautiful! Had the most amazing trip back recently with my dad and son and ended up staying longer due to lockdown in Sydney - what a bonus. Thank you
Brought tears to my eyes mate...😎
Thanks for posting this its a lovely song of your lovely little islands history.Wishing the people of Norfolk and Pitcairn Islands a merry xmas and a prosperous new year from the uk
VERY TOUCHING THANKS FOR SHARING..God bless you all..
Great job Nat n all yorlye. Brings back home to all away I'm sure ❤️
Beautiful!! 👏🏼💗
Beautiful
Thanks for sharing this beautiful SONG..
Fantastic, Nat , and 'well done' to all involved.
Absolutely precious ❤️❤️❤️
THANKS FOR SHARING VERY TOUCHING. THANKS.
Beautiful!!!
These old gospel songs being very seldom sung in church these days in place of louder rock type music has been a great loss to the church of Jesus Christ!
Absolutely gorgeous video full of gorgeous faces ❤️
@johndavie3798
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, what a memory of many wonderful times and folk. Miss you all very much. John Davie
Let me b 🌺
Remember Ed my DAD AND MUMMY.
@lornamahesh1923
2 жыл бұрын
THANKS A BILLION FOR SHARING THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG ........ DR.CUCKOO ZURICH MAHESH...
@lornamahesh1923
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks TO DR.ZURICH MAHESH. GOOD NIGHT.THANKS AGAIN 3
Beautiful