Maurice Dafydd

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Maurice Dafydd was an 18th-century Welsh hymn-writer.

His works include a booklet published in 1789, containing hymns such as 'Am graig I adeiladu...'. He is thought to have been a member of Bala Congregational Church. [1]

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References

  1. Jenkins, Robert Thomas. "Maurice Dafydd". Dictionary of Welsh Biography . National Library of Wales . Retrieved 24 November 2016.