Etwalkur’ inthurra ungkwanganga (Nearer, My God, to Thee) - THE WILLIAMS FAMILY (Official)

Performed in Western Aranda, this video was created as a part of the Therrka Endangered Languages Project. (Scroll down for lyrics and translations).
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Lyrics:
Verse 1:
Etwalkur’ inthurra ungkwanganga,
(Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!)
Altjirra nukarrai, yinga namarra!
(E’en though it be a cross That raiseth me,)
Nyingalauwumala, yinga lyilhitjina:
(Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee,)
“Etwalkur’ inthurra Yinga namara!”
(Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!)
Verse 2:
Yinga tjaatha kngarra lhakalanga,
(Though, like the wanderer, The sun gone down,)
Ingwa kngarrala-ntam’ ankw-intamanga:
(Darkness be over me, My rest a stone,)
Altjirra-ramala ’tha nganha ’ritjina:
(Yet in my dreams I’d be Nearer, my God to Thee,)
Etwalkur’ inthurra Yinga namara!
(Nearer, my God, to Thee Nearer to Thee!)
Verse 3:
Tjaiya nuk’ urrkaapai alkir-urna,
(There let the way appear Steps unto heav’n;)
Angel-a ingkairnai nuk’ ilkwaatharra!
(All that Thou send’st to me In mercy giv’n;)
Nuka nguwanga nai, yinganha rraatjilai:
(Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee,)
Etwalkur’ inthurra Yinga namara!
(Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!)
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Copyright © 2018 CAAMA Music. All rights reserved.
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Musical Director and Song Arrangement: Warren H Williams
Vocals: Genise Williams, Nicholas Williams, Damien Williams
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboard and Bass: Warren H Williams
Western Aranda Translations Advisor: David Roennfeldt
Producer: Elijah Barbour
Recorded & Mixed By: Elijah Barbour
Mastering: Elijah Barbour
Project Management: Johanna Campbell
Hymn 249 ('Nearer my God to Thee') in the "Arrarnta Lyilhintja Lutheran Wurlamparinyaka [Western Arrarnta Lutheran Hymnal]" published in 1997 by Finke River
Mission Board, Lutheran Church of Australia, Alice Springs NT
Tune: ALH 416
Nearer, My God, to Thee, Sarah F. Adams
Western Arrarnta: Tr. sts. 1-3 HAH, Updated translation by TGH Strehlow - circa 1950

[@sennamcdonald9939]

When I listen to this gospel song
It touch my heart and I think about my
Family yuwa but it's on repeat

[@samanthaarmstrong4520]

Everything about this song is beautiful and so uplifting! Well done to the Williams family for an amazing hymn and video clip.

[@sennamcdonald9939]

👍 too deadly this gospel song

[@michaelbarnes2836]

Great old Hymn thank you for recording in Arrarnta, we enjoyed our time in Ntaria ( Hermannsburg), we sang many old Hymns in that old Lutheran church in The Precinct the acoustics were amazing!!!

[@patriciaboko9]

Love to hear this old song....it's really good to sing and learn and with the acoustic really amazing.

[@donnalockyer1652]

It touch my heart made me cry 🙏💕 I felt the presence of the Lord 🙏❣️

[@sandip.7968]

BEAUTIFULLY sung and oh, how it touched my heart and soul. I love this Christian hymn. I live in America, but a good friend in Australia sent me this link, and I'm delighted that he did!

[@Aussietari]

So Beautifully💜Sung,
by the very Talented,
Williams Family.😌

[@geraldinebeasley6646]

Great song

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👌🎼💯👍🎶❤️

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[@ellenhundley]

I would like to seek permission to perform this song (and possibly record it for You tube). I don't intend to make money from it, I just think it is a lovely song. Can anyone advise me whom to ask? Kind Regards, Ellen Hundley

[@caamamusic]

Hi Ellen,
You would need to email [e-mail] to discuss with us.

[@ellenhundley]

@@caamamusic Thanks for the advice, I'll do that.