BEHOLD WE THE SPLENDOUR - Lyrics

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Lyrics of BEHOLD WE THE SPLENDOUR by Nsay ki la. Play the audio and follow the lyrics along; they go together.
This song was released as as part of the EP titled ‘TOGETHER’ in celebration of the Ruby Jubilee of the Diocese of Kumbo. It was introduced into English-speaking Cameroon around 1981, having been taught by Sr. Grace Mary Yefon, tssf. The composer is as of this date unknown. There are many copies in circulation with different harmonies, sometimes with the words modified, and even the melody slightly changed. This audio is a representation of what was taught at the time, with our own harmony.

LYRICS

Verse 1

Behold we the splendour of God,
Which shines on the face of his Son.
Behold we the splendour of God
Enlightening our darkness and night.

Chorus (x2)

Bountiful, merciful, wonderful God!
Bountiful, merciful, wonderful God!

Verse 2

The Lord, He has filled us with joy
and filled us with goodness and mercy.
The Lord, He has filled us with peace
which flows from the side of His Son

Chorus (x2)

Bountiful, merciful, wonderful God!
Bountiful, merciful, wonderful God!

Verse 3

The Lord, He will rise from the dead
to give us His life and His beauty.
The Lord, He will rise from the dead
and teach us to praise our God.

Chorus (x2)

Bountiful, merciful, wonderful God!
Bountiful, merciful, wonderful God!

Verse 4

Sing Psalms to the Lord, you His friends,
give thanks to His name you who love Him.
Sing Psalms to the Lord, you who dance,
your tears He has turned into joy.