Christmas Carol - Share your Favourite / A different one In NZ this Christmas 2014 its 200 years since the Gospel was first preached by Rev Samuel Marsden at the Bay of Islands Christmas Day 1814. He preached a message of Hope and Joy. Te Harinui is a Maori Carol of this first encounter. This carol is often sung with other familar ones at carol services all around New Zealand. Te Harinui 1.Not on a snowy night By star or candlelight Nor by an angel band There came to our dear land Te Harinui Te Harinui Te Hari-nu-i Glad tid-ings of great joy 2. But on a summer day Within a quiet bay The Maori people heard The great and glorious word Te Harinui Te Harinui Te Hari-nu-i Glad tid-ings of great joy 3. The people gathered round Upon the grassy ground And heard the preacher say I bring to you this day Te Harinui Te Harinui Te Hari-nu-i Glad tid-ings of great joy 4. Now in this blessed land United heart and hand We praise the glorious birth And sing to all the earth https://youtube/watch?v=ST4HYOsGvYw&list=RDST4HYOsGvYw#t=2
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:20:42 +0000
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