‘Te fenua’ – choir
Maohi Nui (French Polynesia.) English adaptation Andrew Donaldson
Te fenua, te natura te natura e to na heeuri o vau te taata nei e to ù fenua. A na na to mata, tei natura a nana i tona heeuri.
I look around, eyes open wide, and I take in this world of bright wonders: Your gift for us all to share. Your glory shines everywhere.
The splendor of nature surrounds us;
the winds from the ocean sing of your name, O God.
In praise, in amazement, I cry out. We live in your Presence, O Holy One!