Family Time in Matariki Weekend at Taieri Mouth 2026

As a tribe assembles to celebrate and rejoice

So, my heart treasures these times

Yet I strongly agree to be thankful

I also agree that my life is not my own

So, I wait for a time to sing

So, I wait for a moment that truly matters

I sing of His love for me

I sing of this tune

That he gave me life is wonderful

That he made me to sing is joyful

That he died that I could be free is my delight

That my face be found in his radiance and King Jesus be in me

Oh, the joy of being free to worship thee

Thank you, Lord for all you do and say to me

But most of all thank you for being my Lord.

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