和製ゴスペル！ Hymn to Francis Xavier ザビエルの宣誓

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6月3日(火)

Hymn to Francis Xavier

(Dramatic, operatic English version)

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Verse 1

Xavier! Ah! Saint Xavier!

The day when I was born —

Was it a day of glory?

Or a day of redemption?

This body I offer unto mission,

These limbs, a sacred gift received!

Ah! Proclaiming the Gospel!

Ah! Bearing witness to the Lord!

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Verse 2

Xavier! Ah! Saint Xavier!

Night of solemn vow and flame,

Clutching close the folds of Scripture!

Father, Mother, faithful friends —

Forgive me now, and comfort me!

This calling, harsh and holy —

Ah! The way of the Lord!

Ah! The path of the Lord!

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Verse 3

Xavier! Ah! Saint Xavier!

On a journey near to death,

My torn and bleeding toes,

My wounded, splintered knees —

They echo Christ’s own pain!

Ah! These drops of blood and sweat!

Ah! These tears of crimson sorrow!

The road of the Lord...

The grace of the Lord!

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Verse 4
Xavier! Ah! Saint Xavier!
To the distant Eastern shore —
People of Yamato,
Pure and noble-hearted ones!
Worship the Lord Almighty!
Come and know His name!
Ah! Eternal is His glory!
Ah! Receive the Lord with joy!

Amen...
Amen...
Amen...
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!