新しい賛美の歌が追加された
日本語のJW.ORG
では歌詞のみだか
英語では楽曲がきける
136
Jehovah, you always have been, And always you will be.
You’ve given the throne to your Son; He rules by your decree.
The Kingdom has been brought to birth; His rulership will fill the earth.
(CHORUS)
For now have come to pass
Salvation and kingdom and might.
The Kingdom is in place.
We pray: “Let it come, Let it come!”
2. The time for the Devil is short; We know what this will mean.
Though living in times of distress, We see the things unseen.
The Kingdom has been brought to birth; His rulership will fill the earth.
(Chorus)
137
Grant Us Boldness
(Acts 4:29)
1. As we tell about the Kingdom, As we witness for your name,
There are many who oppose us And who try to bring us shame.
But instead of fearing men, It’s really you we must obey.
So we beg you now for your spirit; O Jehovah, hear what we pray.
(CHORUS)
Grant us boldness as we witness; Help us overcome our fear.
Give us confidence and courage So that all the world may hear.
Armageddon draws ever near,
But until that great day is here,
Grant us boldness as we witness. This is our prayer.
2. Even though we may be fearful, You remember we are dust. Your assurance to support us
Is a promise we can trust. Give attention to the threats
Of those who persecute and blame. May you help us all to continue
As we boldly speak in your name. (Chorus)
138
Jehovah Is Your Name
(Psalm 83:18)
1. The living and true God— The God of all creation
In ev’ry generation— Jehovah is your name.
We’re honored and we’re proud To be your congregation.
In ev’ry tribe and nation, Your glory we proclaim.
(CHORUS)
Jehovah, Jehovah,
There is no God like you.
There’s no other in the heavens Or on the earth below.
You alone are God Almighty, And this all men must know.
Jehovah, Jehovah,
We have no other God but you.
2. You cause us to become Whatever you desire,
To do as you require— Jehovah is your name.
And Witnesses for you
Is what you’ve kindly named us.
We’re honored you have claimed us— A people for your name.
内容は内面的な外側へだす
歌でない。
一般教理を表現しているようだ。
137のメロディーは
いままでにない節回しとリズムだ
この歌を歌えば
いろんな反対を乗り越える
被害者意識を増長させてしまう。
しかし、
みなこの難しい節回しを
ひきつりながら日本語会衆は
うたってしましそうだ
138
はあまりに美化した
メロディーになっている
こうした賛美の歌が
毎月一回集会に加わるようだ。
今年の年次総会で
このchorusが発表され
7人の統治体の成員が
最前列で歌い手としてこのchorusを
うたって
何か違う違和感がある
いまのエホバの証人
こうした新しい賛美の歌により
深みのないクリスチャンに作り上げられてしまうように感じてしまうのは
わたしだけだろうか。
日本語のJW.ORG
では歌詞のみだか
英語では楽曲がきける
136
Jehovah, you always have been, And always you will be.
You’ve given the throne to your Son; He rules by your decree.
The Kingdom has been brought to birth; His rulership will fill the earth.
(CHORUS)
For now have come to pass
Salvation and kingdom and might.
The Kingdom is in place.
We pray: “Let it come, Let it come!”
2. The time for the Devil is short; We know what this will mean.
Though living in times of distress, We see the things unseen.
The Kingdom has been brought to birth; His rulership will fill the earth.
(Chorus)
137
Grant Us Boldness
(Acts 4:29)
1. As we tell about the Kingdom, As we witness for your name,
There are many who oppose us And who try to bring us shame.
But instead of fearing men, It’s really you we must obey.
So we beg you now for your spirit; O Jehovah, hear what we pray.
(CHORUS)
Grant us boldness as we witness; Help us overcome our fear.
Give us confidence and courage So that all the world may hear.
Armageddon draws ever near,
But until that great day is here,
Grant us boldness as we witness. This is our prayer.
2. Even though we may be fearful, You remember we are dust. Your assurance to support us
Is a promise we can trust. Give attention to the threats
Of those who persecute and blame. May you help us all to continue
As we boldly speak in your name. (Chorus)
138
Jehovah Is Your Name
(Psalm 83:18)
1. The living and true God— The God of all creation
In ev’ry generation— Jehovah is your name.
We’re honored and we’re proud To be your congregation.
In ev’ry tribe and nation, Your glory we proclaim.
(CHORUS)
Jehovah, Jehovah,
There is no God like you.
There’s no other in the heavens Or on the earth below.
You alone are God Almighty, And this all men must know.
Jehovah, Jehovah,
We have no other God but you.
2. You cause us to become Whatever you desire,
To do as you require— Jehovah is your name.
And Witnesses for you
Is what you’ve kindly named us.
We’re honored you have claimed us— A people for your name.
内容は内面的な外側へだす
歌でない。
一般教理を表現しているようだ。
137のメロディーは
いままでにない節回しとリズムだ
この歌を歌えば
いろんな反対を乗り越える
被害者意識を増長させてしまう。
しかし、
みなこの難しい節回しを
ひきつりながら日本語会衆は
うたってしましそうだ
138
はあまりに美化した
メロディーになっている
こうした賛美の歌が
毎月一回集会に加わるようだ。
今年の年次総会で
このchorusが発表され
7人の統治体の成員が
最前列で歌い手としてこのchorusを
うたって
何か違う違和感がある
いまのエホバの証人
こうした新しい賛美の歌により
深みのないクリスチャンに作り上げられてしまうように感じてしまうのは
わたしだけだろうか。