Cwesi Oteng- Okurayen Lyrics

(HE HOLDS/KEEPS US DEAR)

VERSE 1

Okurayen, eno nti yennsuro (He holds us dear so we’ll not fear)
Asafo Yehowa ka yenho (The Lord of Hosts is with us).
Yen Dimafo, orrentonko na onna (The Lord our advocate never slumbers nor sleep).
W’ahyeyenbo, Orenngyaw yen (He’s promised us, He’ll never leave us).

Okurayen, nti yennsuro
(He holds us dear so we’ll not fear)
Yen Dimafo, Oka yenho (The Lord our advocate, He is with us)
Abre nyinaa, oko ma yen (through all seasons He fights on our behalf)
Okurayen (He holds us dear).

VERSE 2:

Yennsuro, anadwo, awia ne anapa (We’ll not fear night, noon and morning).
Yenmmoa, efiri Yehowa nkyen (Our help comes from the Lord).
Odo yen nti, ofiri soro bewui (Because He loved us, He came from Heaven to die).
Orenngyaw yen, abre nyinaa, oka yen ho. (He’ll not leave us, no matter what, He is with us).

CHORUS:

Okurayen, nti yennsuro (He holds us dear so we’ll not fear)
Yen Dimafo, Oka yenho (The Lord our advocate, He is with us)
Abre nyinaa, (Through every season)
Oko ma yen (He fights on our behalf).
Okurayen(He holds us dear).

BRIDGE:
W’ahye yen bo, orenngyaw yen, oka yen ho (He’s promised us, He won’t leave us, He is with us).
Oka yen ho, Odi ma yen daa…. (He is with us, He intercedes for us, forever and ever….)

CHORUS:2X(modulation)

VAMP:(Call/Response/Ad libs)
Okurayen, okura 8X… (He holds us dear… He holds us)
Me nam sum mu mpo a (Even when I walk through the darkness),
ohaw mu mpoa (Even in trouble),
ahokyere mu mpoa (Even in suffering)
Mensuro (I won’t be afraid)
Yesu ka menho nti (because Jesus is with me)
Odi menim , odi m’akyi (He is ahead of me, He’s got my back)
Yesu ka menho (Jesus is with me)
Mensuro (I won’t be afraid)
Oye m’abankese (He is my strong fortress)
Me dwanek)bea (my hiding place)
M’awure kyekyere fo (my comforter)
Yesu (Jesus)
Okurayen….okura yeah….