ANGELI MI (My Angel)
Opening Speech (Solo)
O Lord, I have lifted up my eyes unto the hills, but my help does not come from man. My help comes from You, the Maker of heaven and earth. Father, if You will remember me today, send Your angel before me. Let heaven arise for my sake. Do not let me return the way I came. Lord... send Your angel to me.
Verse One
I lift my eyes unto the hills,
From where shall my help appear?
My heart is weary, my soul is faint,
Lord, do not pass me by.
Send Your angel to remember me,
Let heaven answer my cry.
Chorus
Angeli mi, come and rescue me.
Angeli mi, jọ̀wọ́ má ṣe kọjá mi.
Lord, send Your angel from above,
Rán angeli Rẹ wá sí mi.
I am waiting, I am crying,
Olúwa, gbọ́ ẹkún ọkàn mi.
Angeli mi, don't delay,
Ìrànlọ́wọ́ mi, dé lónìí.
Verse Two
I've waited long through lonely nights,
My tears have become my daily bread.
Father, hear this broken heart,
Stretch forth Your mighty hand.
Let Your angel locate my life,
And turn my mourning into dancing.
Chorus
Angeli mi, come and rescue me.
Angeli mi, jọ̀wọ́ má ṣe kọjá mi.
Lord, send Your angel from above,
Rán angeli Rẹ sí mi.
I am waiting, I am crying,
Olúwa, gbọ́ ẹkún ọkàn mi.
Angeli mi, don't delay,
Ìrànlọ́wọ́ mi, dé lónìí.
Verse Three
Every door before me is tightly shut,
Every road is covered with shame.
Lord of mercy, arise for me,
Before my strength is gone.
Send Your angel with good tidings,
Let my season of waiting end.
Chorus
Angeli mi, come and rescue me.
Angeli mi, jọ̀wọ́ má ṣe kọjá mi.
Lord, send Your angel from above,
Rán angeli Rẹ sí mi.
I am waiting, I am crying,
Olúwa, gbọ́ ẹkún ọkàn mi.
Angeli mi, don't delay,
Ìrànlọ́wọ́ mi, dé lónìí.
Verse Four
Do not leave me in this wilderness,
My hope is fixed on You alone.
As You remembered those before me,
Remember me today.
Let Your angel fight my battles,
And lead me into victory.
Chorus
Angeli mi, come and rescue me.
Angeli mi, jọ̀wọ́ má ṣe kọjá mi.
Lord, send Your angel from above,
Rán angeli Rẹ sí mi.
I am waiting, I am crying,
Olúwa, gbọ́ ẹkún ọkàn mi.
Angeli mi, don't delay,
Ìrànlọ́wọ́ mi, dé lónìí.
Closing Pleading (Slowly, Repeated)
Do not pass me by...
Remember me today...
Send Your angel, O Lord...
Fight my battles for me...
Lift every burden from my life...
Angeli mi... jọ̀wọ́ side fun mi...
Olúwa, rán angeli Rẹ...
Má ṣe kọjá mi...
Má ṣe kọjá mi...
Má ṣe kọjá mi...