Praise We the Lord
Words by J. Steuart Wilson, 1889–1966·Tune: FRAGRANCE
Eʋegbe
English
Verse 1
Eʋegbe
Kafu Mawu si wɔ nuwo nyuie Na mia susuwo nadzɔ dzi. Mienyi akpe dafe dɔdeasi. Dzidzɔnuwo matsi kpɔ o. Kafu Mawu si wɔ nuwo nyuie Be mia susuwo nadzɔ dzi.
English
Praise we the Lord, who made all beauty For all our senses to enjoy; Owe we our humble thanks and duty That simple pleasures never cloy; Praise we the Lord, who made all beauty For all our senses to enjoy.
Verse 2
Eʋegbe
Kafu lɔlɔ̃viwo keŋ lɔla Si wo si dzi yeyewo le Da akpe na ame si wɔ ɣe. Abe ŋugbetɔ kple srɔa 'ne Kafu lɔlɔ̃viwo keŋ lɔ̃la. Siwo sí dzi yeyewo le.
English
Praise Him who loves to see young lovers, Fresh hearts that swell with youthful pride; Thank Him who sends the sun above us, As bridegroom fit to meet his bride; Praise Him who loves to see young lovers, Fresh hearts that swell with youthful pride.
Verse 3
Eʋegbe
Kafui 'labe etsɔ seƒoƒo Kɔa mía dziwo ɖo ta dziƒo; Kafu ame si naa ŋusẽ mi. Be miadi xɔ̃, anya, alɔ̃. Kafui 'labe etsɔ seƒoƒo wo Kɔa mia dziwo ɖo ta dziƒo.
English
Praise Him who by a simple flower Lifts up our hearts to things above; Thank Him who gives to each one power To find a friend to know and love; Praise Him who by a simple flower Lifts up our hearts to things above.
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