For God So Loved Us
Words by August D. Rische, 1819–1906·Tune: GOTT IST DIE LIEBE
Eʋegbe
English
Verse 1
Eʋegbe
Mawu lɔ̃mi, ye Wò dɔ Ðela ɖa Mawu lɔ̃mi, ye Wò lɔ̃ nye hã
English
For God so loved us, He sent the Savior: For God so loved us, and loves me too.
Xɔɖedzi / Chorus
Eʋegbe
Lɔlɔ̃ mavɔ sia Madziha kafui Mawu lɔ̃ viawo Elɔ̃ nye hã
English
Love so unending! I’ll sing His praises, God loves His children, loves even me.
Verse 2
Eʋegbe
Edɔ Ðela ɖa Yayra Ðela ɖa Edɔ Ðela ɖa Be wòa tu kam
English
He sent the Savior, the blest Redeemer; He sent the Savior to set me free.
Verse 3
Eʋegbe
Edo wòezɔ nam Nublanui kpɔ la Edo wòezɔ nam Kple gbe kɔkɔe
English
He bade me welcome, O word of mercy; He bade me welcome, O voice divine.
Verse 4
Eʋegbe
Kɔkɔe kple bubu O lɔlɔ̃ mavɔ Matsɔ na wo ɖaa 'Si me leagbe.
English
Glory and honor, O Love eternal, To Him be given while life shall last.
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