Tama ngākau mārie Son of peace Please note: the

tohutō (macrons) are

Tama a te Atua Son of God important, as they
Tēnei tonu mātou here we are always. indicate correct
pronunciation. Please
Arohaina mai Show us compassion. ensure when you
copy words that the
tohutō are in place as
Murua rā ngā hara Wipe away our sins, indicated by the text
Wetekina mai and unshackle written below the
music on this page.
Ēnei here kino these evil ties The music writing
Wakararu nei. that are so troublesome. program used for the
sheet music does not
allow the inclusion of
Takahia ki raro Trample down tohutō.
The translation is not
Tau e kino ai things evil to you intended to be sung.
Kei pā kaha tonu lest they gather strength, When singing Waiata
in your parish / faith
Ko nga mahi hē. all evil deeds. community, please
always include the
translation so people
Hōmai he aroha Grant that we may have love can know what they
Mōu i mate nei for You who died are singing.
Tēnei ra e Ihu May this be so Jesus,
Tākina e koe that you lead us.

Tēnei arahina This is where we wish to be led

A tutuki noa to a good end,
Puta i te pōuri overcoming darkness
Whiwhi hari nui. and attaining paradise.

Tama Ngākau in Public Domain.

Translation by Toby Rikihana
Also found in Sing Praise – 285 and Ngā Hīmene 92