Oh God you are a watchman
Oh God you are a watchman
You are always watching over my life
Everywhere I go
Everywhere I stay
You are always watching over my life
When I get on a plane
Or I travel by boat
When I travel by bus
You are always watching over my life
On the mountain top
On the mountain top
Go down into the valley
Cross the seas and keep on going
Come and sing
Come and be happy
We hold hands and shout to Jesus
He will make you jump up and dance
He will make you cry with joy
Around the river of God
He will change your life
By the waters edge, the water has life
Angels with us holding hands
Doesn’t matter if you’re from the coast, Doesn’t matter if you’re from the Highlands
We hold hands and shout to Jesus
I’m a no good man, but Jesus received me
I’m a no good woman, but Jesus received me
I’m like a confused child
But Jesus received me
Holy Spirit you are like fire
Holy Spirit you are like water
Holy Spirit you are like a wind from heaven coming down
You make me jump, jump
Yu make me dance, dance
You’re making me and my mind receive heaven
The word of God is very sweet
The word of God is very sweet
It is like a peanut
It pierces man’s heart
The word of God is very sweet
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
The word of God is very sweet
In Papua New Guinean culture the seat of emotions is considered to be the stomach (in contrast to the heart in western culture) In the last song, the word that I have translated heart actually means stomach and so the comparison of the bible being like a peanut actually has great depth and is a very clever analogy and refers to the way in which it satisfies our very being not just our hunger. I love reading the words to Papua New Guinean worship songs and the way that the explore and celebrate God and His creation, I hope you've found it enjoyable too!
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