Christmas is almost here....

Betelehemu - Nigerian Carol, sung by Mormon Tabernacle Church

Betelehemu, Betelehemu. Bethlehem, Bethlehem.
Awa yi o ri Baba gbojule. We are glad that we have a Father to trust.
Awa y o ri Baba fehenti. We are glad that we have a Father to rely on.

Nibo labi Jesu? Where was Jesus born?
Nibo lagbe bii? Where was he born?

Betelehemu ilu ara, Bethlehem, the city of wonder,
Nibe labi Baba o daju. That is where the Son was born, for sure.

Iyin, iyin, iyin, nifuno. Praise, praise, praise be to him.
Adupe fun o, Adupe fun o, We thank thee, we thank thee,
Adupe fun o jooni, Baba oloreo. We thank thee for this day, Gracious Father.
Iyin fun o Baba anu, Baba toda wasi. Praise be to thee, Merciful Father.

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The language is Yoruba, I think. The gospel is so much bigger than what I think it to be. Transcends language, nation, people group, culture (and everything else in between) barriers. Amazing, isn't it?

Christmas is almost here!