Draw Near, God of Grace, We Pray (Vaa Vaa Arul Arasee)

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Vaa Vaa Arul Arasee (Draw near, God of grace, we pray)

Author: Anonymous; Paraphraser (English): James Minchin
Tune: THEVARAM
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SINHALA -
1 Vaa Vaa Arul Arasee,
Varu sabai uru Sira see,
Theva varem arulee,
Thiruniir aathavanee.

2 Arathanai Ithilee,
Aney varum arul uravee,
Tharai unathurai yee,
Thayavodal pavanee.

3 Thuuyor tholu thidevee,
Thuyar aruvinei kedavee,
Maya thuyir urevee,
Marith thei Aarananee.

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ENGLISH -
1 Draw near, God of grace, we pray,
let your nearness be as light of day.
Bless us on our journey's way,
unseen Lord, now with us stay!

2 While you covenant to dwell
with your Church, your Bride for good or ill,
show us how your love fulfills;
tune our hearts to seek your will.

3 Your death opened up new life;
we will follow you through pain and strife.
Cleanse the springs of our belief,
so that we bear others' grief.

Source: Sound the Bamboo: CCA Hymnal 2000 #74

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Author: Anonymous

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Paraphraser (English): James Minchin

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First Line:	Vaa Vaa Arul Arasee (Draw near, God of grace, we pray)
Title:	Draw Near, God of Grace, We Pray (Vaa Vaa Arul Arasee)
Author:	Anonymous
Paraphraser (English):	James Minchin
Place of Origin:	Sri Lanka
Language:	English; Sinhala
Copyright:	Public Domain