The author is unknown. Some commentators believe it is a free paraphrase of the hymn Jesus, Meek and Gentle by George Rundle Prynne (1818-1903). (Ref)
The song is often sung at
funerals or
commemoration services. It is often said that it was and was
adopted by the Māori Battalion serving with the New Zealand forces in World
War II, and sung while they were burying their dead overseas, especially in
Europe and North Africa - but this has not been confirmed from any external
sources.
If you have any information about the author, translator, composer or early
publications, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of
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Instrumental - guitar
Lyrics
Tama ngākau mārie
Tama a te Atua
Tēnei tonu mātou
Arohaina mai.
Murua rā ngā hara
Wetekina mai
Ēnei here kino
Wakararu nei.
Takahia ki raro
Tau e kino ai
Kei pā kaha tonu
Ko nga mahi hē.
Hōmai he aroha
Mōu i mate nei
Tēnei ra e Ihu
Tākina e koe.
Tēnei arahina
A tutuki noa
Puta i te pōuri
Whiwhi hari nui.
Rough translation
Son of peace
Son of God
here we are always.
Show us compassion.
Wipe away our sins,
unshackle them
These evil ties that are so troublesome.
Trample down
things evil to you
lest they gather strength,
all evil deeds.
Grant (that we may have) love
for You who died
(May) this be so Jesus,
(that) you lead us.
(May) this (then be); lead us
to the end, (so that we may)
overcome darkness
and attain paradise.
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