No. 543
Yesu Mmofra Nkumaa Yɔnko
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Asante Twi Lyrics
Verse 1
Yesu mmofra nkumaa Yɔnko, Fa me nso yɔnko; So me nsa mu na twe me bɛn Wo nkyɛn daa.
Verse 2
Kyerɛ me sɛnea menyin daa, Wɔ papayɛ mu; Wo nso Woayɛ abofra pɛn 'Nti Wonim.
Verse 3
Di m'anim nkakrankakra kɔ Mmabun bere mu; Ma m'ahoɔden ne nyansa nyin W'asɛm mu.
Verse 4
N-nya me hɔ na mpaw me da Yɛ me yɔnko daa; Na mihia Wo m'abrabɔ mu. Kosi awiei.
English Lyrics
Verse 1
Jesus, Friend of little children, Be a Friend to me; Take my hand and ever keep me Close to Thee.
Verse 2
Teach me how to grow in goodness, Daily as I grow; Thou hast been a child, and surely Thou dost know.
Verse 3
Step by step, O, lead me onward, Upward into youth; Wiser, stronger, still becoming In Thy truth.
Verse 4
Never leave me, nor forsake me, Ever be my Friend; For I need Thee from life's dawning To its end.