Folofola Mai a Sisu - Mormon Missionaries sing Tongan song

Elder Tu'imoala and Elder Masima sing the Tongan hymn "Folafola Mai a Sisu". These Elders were serving in the Peninsula 4th Samoan Branch in Santa Clara, California when this was filmed on June 11, 2015.

"Folafola Mai a Sisu" or "Thus Sayeth the Lord"
Written by Tevita Tuliakiono, 1870-1935
Tongan Lyrics:
Folofola mai 'a Sisu,
Ke mou fou 'iate Au,
Ko ia te ne kumi hala
Loi mo e kaka.

Chorus
Fou ('a mamani) 'ai (Honokotoa)
'I he ('a mamani) folofola (he folofola)
'A mamahi hono kotoa
'I he folofola

Kumi honau ngaahi fua,
Si'i kaugnaue 'a e 'Otua,
'Oku tatau hono hala
Mo e folofola.
(Chorus)

Koe 'akau 'oku fua,
Kosipeli 'a e 'Otua,
'Oku ta'efa'a liua
Hono ngaahi hala.
(Chorus)

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English Translation:
Jesus sayeth
"Come through me"
Those that seeketh (their own) ways
Are liars and hypocrites

Chorus
The world is whole through the scripture.
The world is whole through the scripture.

Find their fruits.
God’s ways are the same as the scriptures.
(Chorus)

The tree is bringing forth fruit,
The Gospel/Good News of God.
His ways never change or lead us astray.
(Chorus)

*If you know of any corrections to the translation, please let us know in the comments!

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