"Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints."
This made me think of the upcoming new hymn book. I wonder what wonderful new hymns I will learn to sing? I have often thought about the music of heaven. Surely God must love many kinds. Often in the scriptures David speaks of the timbrel, harp, trumpets and cymbals. That is not the type of music I hear at church. Yet it must have pleased God for them to play that music. The music that represents cultures and people must be pleasing to His ears. This made me think of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing an African Nigerian Carol, "Betelehemu".
"Betelehemu" Translation
Awa yi o ri Baba gbo jule (We are glad that we have a Father to trust.)
Awa yi o ri Baba fehenti (We are glad to have a Father to rely upon.)
Nibo labi Jesu, (Where was Jesus born?)
Nibo lagbe bii (Where was he born?)
Betelehemu ilu ara, (Bethlehem the city of wonder.)
Nibe labi Baba o daju (That is where the Father was born for sure.)
Iyin, nifuno (Praise, Praise, Praise be to Him)
Adupe fun o, jooni, (We thank Thee, We thank Thee for this day,)
Baba olo reo (Gracious Father.)
Iyin, fun o Baba anu, (Praise be to Thee,)
Baba toda wasi (Merciful Father.)
Day 1202
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