Vocalist Terri Plant talks to us about cross-cultural singing in both English and Arabic, and how music has both moved into (been a gift) and out of (been a hindrance to) her life in service to God.
Terri sings “En Tal El Layl”
“If the night should prolong”
Words: Wafaa Adel
Music: Amgad Saad Zakri
If the darkness of night is prolonged even so the dawn will arise and my Lord comes to me in His peace and says, “I am here” (x2)
I make music on my flute and my lute my troubles and wounds don’t remain My Lord sweetens my existence and my heart is comforted at last (x2)
Perhaps we pass through trials maybe tribulations war with me But my victorious God lifts me up even in my extreme difficulties (x2)
I make music on my flute and my lute my troubles and wounds don’t remain My Lord sweetens my existence and my heart is comforted at last (x2)
Instrumental Break
Certainly there lie thorns in my path as this wilderness journey is tough But the glory of my home to come is so much better than here! (x2)
I make music on my flute and my lute my troubles and wounds don’t remain My Lord sweetens my existence and my heart is comforted at last (x2)
Bridge
If the darkness of night is prolonged even so the dawn will arise
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