O Lord, Now Let Your Servant
Words by Earnest E. Ryden alt., 1886–1981·Tune: NYLAND
Scripture: Luke 2:29-32
Eʋegbe
English
Verse 1
Eʋegbe
ʼƑetɔ, do mɔ wò dɔla Le ŋui fafa me azɔ Elabena nye ŋku'o kpɔ Wòa 'menuveve la ʼKaɖi sia kplɔ 'maxɔse tɔ'o Yi Wò to kɔkɔea dzi Wòa mewo ƒe ŋ'ti kɔkɔe Israel si ne tia la.
English
O Lord, now let Your servant Depart in heav’nly peace, For I have seen the glory Of Your redeeming grace: A light to lead the Gentiles Unto Your holy hill, The glory of Your people, Your chosen Israel.
Verse 2
Eʋegbe
Azɔ ɖemɔ nam mati Wò Ŋtikɔkɔe yome Vase si tsizi nabu Ye xɔse la na dze Kɔkɔetɔwo akpe ta Le ƒuta keklẽ ma Kristo nyaxɔɖeakɔ la Aklẽ ɖe wodzi ɖaa.
English
Then grant that I may follow Your gleam, O glorious Light, Till earthly shadows scatter, And faith is changed to sight; Till raptured saints shall gather Upon that shining shore, Where Christ, the blessed Daystar, Shall light them evermore.
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