Re o bama

We fall down, we lay our crowns

At the feet of Jesus

The greatness of mercy and love

At the feet of Jesus

And we cry holy, holy, holy

And we cry holy, holy, holy

And we cry holy, holy, holy

Is the Lamb

Re o bama

Re I koba

Naong tsa go Jesu

Lo lorato

Le legolo

Naong tsa go Jesu

O boitshepo, boitshepo

O boitshepo, boitshepo

O boitshepo, boitshepo

O kwana

- Chris Tomlin

Few words, much meaning. This song is really special to me. It's one that seems to "appear" whenever I'm at an extreme of a particular emotion- sometimes when I'm feeling down, sometimes when I'm feeling just so grateful, sometimes when I'm just a little lost and in need of assurance. This song has brought me to my knees, filled my eyes with tears and stirred my heart up so much that it just aches.

The first 2 verses are sung in english, and the next 2 are in setswana, which is the national language of Botswana. Whenever I hear the song, I'm reminded of God's omnipresence.

I find it hard to explain. The words mean so much, yet, even when the language is one that I do not understand, the worship is just as beautiful.

Tonight, we sang it at prayer meeting.

Leaving later this morning for Barcelona, returning to Glasgow next week for a day before flying back to S'pore. It was strange and a bit sad bidding farewell to folk in church. "See you in January." I know that before I know it, it will be January 2007, but right now, it seems so far away. Mixed feelings. I'm excited about going to Barcelona, really happy to be spending Christmas with my family in S'pore, but soppy ol me is going to miss everyone here so so much.

So take care... all of you... I'll c u next year... God bless, always.