283. Come, O Holy Spirit, Come (Wa wa wa Emimimo)
Text Information |
First Line: |
Come, O Holy Spirit, come (Wa wa wa Emimimo) |
Title: |
Come, O Holy Spirit, Come (Wa wa wa Emimimo) |
Translator (English): |
I-to Loh (1986) |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Language: |
English; Yoruban |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
; ; |
Topic: |
Gift of the Holy Spirit |
Source: |
Nigerian song |
Copyright: |
English Trans. © 1995 General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik |
Tune Information |
Name: |
WA EMIMIMO |
Teacher: |
Samuel Solanke |
Transcriber: |
I-to Loh (1986) |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Key: |
F Major |
Source: |
Nigerian melody |
Copyright: |
Music Transcr. © 1995 General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik |
Text Information:This short gathering song from Nigeria was originally created in Yoruba, one of that country’s three primary
trade languages. Although it has a very different rhythm and feel, this is essentially the same sung prayer as
the Taizé chant, “Veni Sancte Spiritus” (no. 281).