Au, e Ihu (The Soldiers’ Hymn) Song Lyrics
Au, e Ihu, tirohia
Arohaina iho rā
Whakaaetia ake au
Ki Tou uma piri ai
I te wā e ake ai
Enei ngaru kino nei
I te wā e keri ai
Enei awha kaha mai
Tiakina mai ahau
I te wā e rurea nei
Aratakakina e koe
Roto te marino nui
Aua au e waiho noa
Awhitia mai rā e Koe
Hīpokina iho au
Raro i ou parirau
Rānea tonu ana mai
Tau aroha atawhai
Kaha ana mai ko Koe
Ki te muru i ngā hē
Puna o te oranga
Whakahekea tenei wai
Kia pupū i roto nei
Tae noa ki te mutunga
Amine
Translation in English
At me, O Jesus, look
show compassion.
Allow me to come
Within your embrace at the time of distress,
When these angry waves
seem to assail me,
When the storms
get stronger.
Take care of me
when all around trembles,
You guide me
towards lasting peace
Do not forsake me,
would you embrace me
cover me
beneath your wings.
There is much abundance
of your love.
Your strength
washes away all evil.
Fountain of life
Let this water cascade forth
and bubble from within (me)
unto the end.
Amen
