I learned about the work of the French worship team, Glorious, from a colleague from my alma mater. This past year, they released a new EP entitled "Royaume" (translated "Kingdom"). My favorite song from the album is "Mon Berger (Alléluia)," which is translated "My Shepherd (Hallelujah)." The lyrics are based in Psalm 23. If the worship team can properly pronounce the French words and execute the melismas, it could work as a congregational song. Lyrics and translation below:
Le Seigneur est mon berger rien ne saurait me manquer
Sur des prés d’herbes fraîches Il me fait reposer
Vers les eaux tranquilles Il me fait revivre
Il me conduit par le juste chemin
Et je chante je chante
Alléluia Alléluia Alléluia
Même si je traversais tous les ravins de la mort
Je ne craindrais aucun mal
Car mon Dieu est avec moi je marche au son de Sa voix
Son bâton me guide et me rassure
Et je chante je chante
Et Tu prépares ma table là devant mes adversaires
Tu répands le parfum ma coupe est débordante
Grâce et bonheur m’accompagnent pour tous les jours de ma vie
J’habiterai la maison la maison du Seigneur
Et je chante je chante
English translation:
The Lord is my Shepherd, nothing can I miss
On meadows of fresh grass, He makes me rest
Towards still waters, He brings me back to life
He leads me on the right path
And I sing, I sing
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Even though I cross all the ravines of death
I wouldn't fear any harm
'Cause my God is with me, I walk at the sound of His voice
His staff guides me and reassures me
And I sing, I sing
And You prepare my table, there in front of my adversaries
You spread the perfume, my cup is overflowing
Grace and happiness are with me for all the days of my life
I will live in the house of the Lord's house
And I sing, I sing
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