Betelehemu
(Bethlehem)
Words & music by Babatunde Olatunji
Arranged by Wendell Whalum
Performed in Yoruba language
| Yoruba | English |
|---|---|
| A wa yi o ri Ba ba gbo ju le | We rejoice for we have a trustworthy Father |
| A wa yi o ri Ba ba fe hin ti | We rejoice for we have a dependable Father |
| Ni bo la bi Je su | Where was Jesus born? |
| Ni bo la be bi i | Where was He born? |
| Be te le he mu I lu a ra | Bethlehem, city of wonder |
| Ni be la bi Ba ba o da ju | That is where the Father was born for sure |
| I yin I yin I yin ni fu no | Praise, praise, praise be to him |
| A du pe fu no jo o ni | We thank Thee for this day |
| Ba ba o lo re o | Gracious Father |
Ave Maria
Franz Biebl
| Latin | English |
|---|---|
| An gel us Do mi ni nun ti a vit Ma ri ae | The angels of the Lord spoke to Mary |
| Et con ce pit de Spi ri tu sanc to | And she conceived by the Holy Spirit |
| A ve Ma ri a gra ti a ple na Do mi nus te cum be ne dic ta | Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. |
| Tu in mu li e ri bus | Blessed are you among woman |
| Et be ne dic tus fruc tus ven tris tu i, Je sus | And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. |
| Ma ri a di xit Ec ce an cil la Do mi ni, | Mary said, Behold the handmaiden of the Lord |
| Fi at mi hi se cun dum ver bum tu um | Let it be unto me according to your word |
| A ve Ma ri a gra ti a ple na Do mi nus te cum be ne dic ta | Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. |
| Tu in mu li e ri bus | Blessed are you among woman |
| Et be ne dic tus fruc tus ven tris tu i, Je sus | And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. |
| Et ver bum ca ro fac tum est et ha bi ta vit in no bis | And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us |
| Sanc ta Ma ri a Ma ter De i, o ra pro no bis pec ca to ri bus | Hail Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners |
| Sanc ta Ma ri a, o ra pro no bis nunc et in ho ra mor tis no strae | Holy Mary, pray for us now and in the hour of our death. |
| A men | Amen. |