His Miracles and Deeds

[REFRAIN]
His miracles and deeds were truly tremendous
Defeated the idols and showed his faithfulness
A true evangelist Tewahedo's shining star
Saint TekleHaymanot the Ethiopian you are

[VERSE 1]
Like John the Baptist lived secluded from people
He lived as a hermit overthrowing evil
Seed of Tsegazeab he blossomed like a tree
Many followed his steps to the monastery

[REFRAIN]
His miracles and deeds were truly tremendous
Defeated the idols and showed his faithfulness
A true evangelist Tewahedo's shining star
Saint TekleHaymanot the Ethiopian you are

[VERSE 2]
They thought he was too weak seeing him on one foot
But then he grew six wings the saint to whom we look
Like a roaring lion his strength was evident
Satan was embarrassed and unable to tempt

[REFRAIN]
His miracles and deeds were truly tremendous
Defeated the idols and showed his faithfulness
A true evangelist Tewahedo's shining star
Saint TekleHaymanot the Ethiopian you are

[VERSE 3]
Dear kind father accept my deep veneration
At your monastery seeking intercession
Aba Tekle Haymanot the Ethiopian
In Christ you lived your life and blessed our nation

[REFRAIN]
His miracles and deeds were truly tremendous
Defeated the idols and showed his faithfulness
A true evangelist Tewahedo's shining star
Saint TekleHaymanot the Ethiopian you are

[VERSE 4]
The land that you stepped on the waters which you blessed
It's the source of healing the land in which you rest
Come see the miracles when the sickly are cured
His works still preach today of this we are assured

[REFRAIN]
His miracles and deeds were truly tremendous
Defeated the idols and showed his faithfulness
A true evangelist Tewahedo's shining star
Saint TekleHaymanot the Ethiopian you are

Gedlu tamiratu ejig bizu new
Taotin awardo yeteshelemew
Ye Tewahedo kokeb tekle hawariya
Aba TekleHaymanot ze Etiopia