Marvelous Grace
Words by Julia H. Johnston, 1849–1919·Tune: [Marvelous grace of our loving Lord]
Eʋegbe
English
Verse 1
Eʋegbe
Aƒetɔ ƒ'amenuve lɔlɔ̃ Amenuveve si wu nuvɔ̃ Si kɔɖe Kalvaria to la dzi Fisi Alevia ƒe ʋu kɔɖo.
English
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt! Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured— There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Xɔɖedzi / Chorus
Eʋegbe
'Menuveve Amenuveve si klɔ mi keŋ 'Menuveve Amenuveve si wu nuvɔ̃
English
Grace, grace, God’s grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God’s grace, Grace that is greater than all our sin!
Verse 2
Eʋegbe
Nuvɔ̃ kple vɔvɔ̃ ƒe ƒutsotsoe'o Doa ku ƒe ŋɔdzi na luʋɔ la Amenuveve sia wu gbɔgblɔ Fia titsoga si nye bedɔƒe.
English
Sin and despair, like the sea-waves cold, Threaten the soul with infinite loss; Grace that is greater— yes, grace untold— Points to the Refuge, the mighty Cross.
Verse 3
Eʋegbe
'Menuveve mavɔ wɔ nuku Wotsɔ ke xɔsetɔwo katã Mi amesi wo keŋ le'dim la Miaxɔ eƒ'amenuveve sia.
English
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, Freely bestowed on all who believe! You that are longing to see His face, Will you this moment His grace receive?
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