see i need to interpret this song in American sign for my high school christmas concert this thursday night but i dont understand the song here is the song
Thy little ones dear lord are we
and come thy lowly bed to see
enlightened every soul and mind
that the way to thee may find
fore thy feet O blessed hour O sweetest night
that gave thee birth our soul's delight
draw us to thee o lord O draw us to thee o lord
draw us wholly to three lord, do thou to us thy grace accord
true faith and love to us im -part that we may hold thee in our hearts
Plezz can someone tell me what each sentence means im not really that religious but i just cant understand this
2007-12-11 04:30:07 · 4 answers · asked by green_lantern9857 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
How familiar are with with ASL? If I gloss the song for you - will you be able to understand enough to do the signs themselves - or would you rather I just "translate" this into modern English?
EDIT:
I'm posting the original line, with my gloss underneath
Thy little ones dear lord are we
We Your children - belong (directional toward the "God position")
and come thy lowly bed to see
Come see your humble place
enlightened every soul and mind
Give every mind soul clear understanding
that the way to thee may find
You-help-us (directional - beginning from God position toward yourself - then encompassing everyone) find path (directional toward God position)
fore thy feet O blessed hour O sweetest night
before you (presence) - bless hour - sweet night
that gave thee birth our soul's delight
happen you born - our soul have joy
draw us to thee o lord O draw us to thee o lord
us lead (directional toward God position)
Lord us lead (directional toward God position)
draw us wholly to three lord, do thou to us thy grace accord
All full us (honorific) you-call-me you-call-them give grace
true faith and love to us im -part
true faith - love - you-give-us
that we may hold thee in our hearts
why? we cling (start sign from God position and draw downward to clutch over your heart)
2007-12-11 04:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by Marji 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would marry someone from a different country and religious background. I am from the U.S. and was raised without religion (never baptized). My boyfriend is Peruvian and was raised Catholic. There is actually another difference: language. I think that the differences between people can be beneficial in the long run. Thanks to them, I live in Peru and am able to experience a new, wonderful culture every day. I have also become fluent in Spanish, which is a definite plus as I can easily find a job translating or teaching. You make things work by having a LOT of love and patience for the other person. There are a quite a few difficulties when joining two people from very different backgrounds and social-structures, so communication and a willingness to solve problems together is crucial. Happy endings do exist - it`s all a matter of how much effort you put into making your life worthwhile.
2016-05-23 01:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God we are Your children
We come to Your manger (poor-person bed) to see
how every soul and mind has been shown the way to find You
O wonderful hour, o sweet night when our souls were happy because You were born
Bring us close to You, O Lord, Bring us close to You, O Lord
Bring us fully to You, O Lord and give us Your Grace
Give us true faith and love so we can hold you in our hearts
2007-12-11 04:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by Laura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we are your little ones, lord
who came to your manger to see
show every soul and mind
the way to you
blessed hour, sweetest night
when you were born, to our soul's delight
bring us to you, lord, bring us to you
bring us completely to you, lord
give us your Grace
true Faith and Love to us give, that we may hold you in our hearts......
2007-12-11 04:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by meanolmaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋