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UNCONDITIONAL /HUNETAWOCHIN AYICHE/

I do not base my praise on the fairness of the day If all seem to go wrong
I continue to offer song
For you are indeed righteous

Nothing escapes your attention
I never doubt your love nor question your power

You set boundaries for the sea
Commanded waters to stop
The sun begins its journey by your mighty words No one can resist your decree
I also will never say evil
‘Cause you work out everything for my good

Your eternal plans for me
Are always good and peaceful Though I walk in the shadow of death I shall fear no evil
Rescue or no rescue
Wealth or poverty
I persevere in adoration
My worship is no fading emotion
It’s my life, my joy, my calling

You can do all things
You never make mistakes nor need a counsel What has been too hard for you?

Who am I to challenge your ways?
Oh I despise myself
Let your mercies abound covering all my sins!

NO EXCUSES / MIKINYAT ALAKERBIM /

I have no excuses for my sin
I know myself my failings, my iniquity
But you are righteous forever
You know me well, so I won’t be going anywhere

It’s true I’ve disappointed you
I know I didn’t honor you
But O Lord, have mercy upon me
Your mercy is abundant, cleanse me pure And I shall be clean

Do not cast me away from your presence Be not silent to my pleas
Do not take your Holy Spirit from me
I’m desperate for change

Cleanse me from my sin
Wash me with your blood and I shall be clean

Abandon me not to my own will
Though I grieve you please do not leave me Let me behold your face for you are merciful

Who would rescue a sinner like me from Hell’s grasp? It is only you and you alone
Always better to be thrown in your hands

Than suffer eternal damnation

LONGING FOR THAT DAY / ENAFEKALEW /

We are fulfilled lacking nothing
There’s no pain or suffering in heaven Forever we will sing in joy
For the Lion of Judah has conquered death

I long to see that day
I keep running to see
The one, who was crucified, died and rose.
I hear from afar the voice of the angles singing

Time has come for our Lord’s return

The mighty ones rise against each other
The world is in chaos and perplexity reigns But when the time arrives, and you come Then this world’s trouble will come to an end You rule the seasons by your mighty hands

When the Lord comes, accompanied by his angels We will go to live forever with the bridegroom
No fear! All our debts have been paid
He’ll come back in glory

So we would live with him in freedom

Translated by Ephrata Negussie Bulcha

I REMEMBER / TIZ YILEGNAL /

I remember the days
The times of my anguish
I know how you drew me out
From the pit of my despair
Tears of gratitude fill my eyes
As I look back at all you’ve brought me through

Praise be to your name Praise to your sustenance You’ve brought me this far

Days come and go by
But unforgettable are your deeds
If you hadn’t stretched your mercy hand and rescued me I would have been lost without a trace

Praise be to your name
Praise to your sustenance You’ve brought me this far
In sunshine and in rain
You carried me all the way
I will always remember your love And cherish the stories forever

I sing in praise of your great deeds
Nothing to my credit, all the mercies are yours I praise you dear Lord
The winds have passed by

The rain has stopped
And I’m here today because of you
How can I ever be afraid when my life is in your hands?

Translated by Ephrata Negussie Bulcha

CHANGE ME / SHEKIMEN/

I bring to you
My burdens and my distress I’ve had enough
I’m desperate for change

Oh Lord….
Listen to my plea, answer my prayers
Stretch your hands and rescue me
I’ve worn myself out by vain labor
Hoping to bring the change I never knew all my life.

I desire to live serving your heart’s will
I put my eyes off this world’s worthless things Doing your will has great value
So I stretch to get hold of it
I long to see your glory in the rest of my days

In my folly I gathered all that I could
But what I’ve piled turned out to be meaningless When I look back and see
All the mistakes I’ve made
I end up destroying myself with guilt
Another day, another waste
Life’s unchanging twist
I am tired of it Lord, change me!

Translated by Ephrata Negussie Bulcha

BEYOND THE HORIZON / KE ADMAS BASHAGER /

Beyond the horizon far from our eye
Deep for understanding, wonderful are your ways You are the pinnacle, the apex of things

Creation in your hand, how great is your might! Truly, we do not fathom your wisdom

Great are you, surpassing all knowledge
Your handiwork declare your splendor
All came into existence by the word of your mouth Praise be to your name

Who established the force of the wind? Who washed the snow white?
Who helped you fashion the earth? Who devised plans for you?

The cherubim, the seraphim join to give you praise Angels in their thousands prostrate before you You truly are our God!

Translated by Ephrata Negussie Bulcha

BACK IN MY MOTHER’S WOMB / DIRO GENA /

You knew me while I was in my mother’s womb You called me by my name
Even when I knew nothing
To reflect your glory in your temple

You set me apart for your will While I was still sinner

As I move around serving you
Lord help me to be true to my words Both intent and action in unison flow Lest I be ashamed at your coming

When the sun shines low Oh for your power I plead

The strength to firmly stand Help me to see straight
Keep me from displeasing you

On the path you set my foot Keep me away from slothfulness The deadly sin you detest
I pray in this opportune time

That you strengthen me
To bear much fruit and please you

Show me your glory, reveal yourself to me

Let your Spirit lead me to all truth and light A weakling sinner I am
But by your grace I know I can stand firm

As you go before me showing the way I follow you dear Lord and father
I will never walk alone
But with you I always win!

Translated by Ephrata Negussie Bulcha

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