Like a River Glorious
Words by Frances R. Havergal alt., 1836–1879·Tune: WYE VALLEY
Scripture: Isaiah 48:11
Eʋegbe
English
Verse 1
Eʋegbe
Ma'u ƒe nutifafa L'abe tɔʋu 'ne Eɖu nu'o katã dzi L'agbɔsɔsɔ me Sisim le blibo me Ðo na gbesiagbe Tsi na le blibo me Goglo wu gbɔgblɔ.
English
Like a river glorious Is God’s perfect peace, Over all victorious In its bright increase; Perfect, yet it floweth Fuller every day, Perfect, yet it groweth Deeper all the way.
Xɔɖedzi / Chorus
Eʋegbe
Yehowa dzixɔse Naa dzi dzeme ɖaa Le 'ƒe ŋgbe dodo nu Akpɔ ŋuifafa.
English
Trusting in Jehovah, Hearts are fully blest Finding, as He promised, Perfect peace and rest.
Verse 2
Eʋegbe
Eƒe yayra si la Ɣlam ɖe goglo ƒe Futɔ mati yo me o 'Ye manɔ te o Dzi maɖeɖi meli o Dzi tsitsi meli o Vɔvɔ̃a ɖeke meli Aɖe fu nam o.
English
Hidden in the hollow Of His blessed hand, Never foe can follow, Never traitor stand; Not a surge of worry, Not a shade of care, Not a blast of hurry Touch the spirit there.
Verse 3
Eʋegbe
Dzidzɔ 'lo dodokpɔ Tso mia Mawu gbɔ Si wò tsɔ na viawo Si nye lɔlɔ̃ dɔ Miaxɔ dzise blibo Nusi hia koe nye Mesi'o xɔ dzi se la Kpɔa 'ƒe nyateƒe
English
Every joy or testing Comes from God above, Given to His children As an act of love; We may trust Him fully All for us to do— Those who trust Him wholly Find Him wholly true.
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