Softly Now the Light of Day
Words by George W. Doane, 1799–1859·Tune: SEYMOUR
Eʋegbe
English
Verse 1
Eʋegbe
Ɣedzedze ƒe keklẽ la Le bubum le mia ŋkume Mievo tso hĩ a kple fu me Ma'u, miaƒo nu kpakpli wò.
English
Softly now the light of day Fades upon our sight away: Free from care, from labor free, Lord, we would commune with Thee.
Verse 2
Eʋegbe
Wò si ŋku me naneke Meɣlana ɖo gbeɖe o, Tsɔ gbɔdzɔgbɔdzɔwo ke, Nu vɔ̃ gaglã kple ɣaɣla.
English
Thou, whose all-pervading eye Nought escapes, without, within, Pardon each infirmity, Open fault, and secret sin.
Verse 3
Eʋegbe
Esusɔ vie akaɖi La nabu ɖe mi keŋkeŋ. Míavo tso vɔ̃ kple fu me. Xɔ mi be mianɔ gbɔwò.
English
Soon from us the light of day Shall forever pass away; Then, from sin and sorrow free, Take us, Lord, to dwell with Thee.
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