Hasha Maneno (Angry Words, Oh, Let Them Never)

"Angry Words, Oh, Let Them Never": A Timeless piece by Palmer Horatio Richmond (1867)! Immerse yourself in this powerful hymn, inspired by Ephesians 4:31 and John 13:34, and cherished by countless hearts. Its wisdom resonates in our interactions as God's family, urging us to guard against the destructive impact of thoughtless speech on love and friendship. We've brought it to life in Swahili, the widely spoken language of East and Central Africa. Stanza 1: Angry words! oh, let them never from the tongue unbridled slip: May the heart's best impulse ever check them ere they soil the lip. Chorus: "Love one another," thus saith the Saviour; Let us obey the Father's blest command; "Love one another," thus saith the Saviour; Let us obey His blest command. Stanza 2: Love is much too pure and holy, Friendship is too sacred far, For a moment's reckless folly thus to desolate and mar. Stanza 3: Angry words are lightly spoken, Bitt'rest tho'ts are rashly stirred, Brightest links of life are broken, by a single angry word.