The Polyeleos (Psalm 135) in Arabic
The Polyeleos [many mercies] is sung at Sunday and Festal Matins in the Orthodox Church.
O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
O give thanks unto the God of gods; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
O give thanks unto the Lord of lords; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
To Him Who alone hath wrought great wonders; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
To Him that made the heavens with understanding; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
To Him that established the earth upon the waters; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
To Him Who alone hath made great lights; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
The sun for dominion of the day; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
The moon and the stars for dominion of the night; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
To Him that smote Egypt with their firstborn; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
And led forth Israel out of the midst of them; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
With a strong hand and a lofty arm; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
To Him that divided the Red Sea into parts; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
And led Israel through the midst thereof; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
And overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
To Him that led His people through the wilderness; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
To Him that smote great kings; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
And slew mighty kings; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
Seon, king of the Amorites; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
And Og, king of the land of Basan; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
And gave their land for an inheritance; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
An inheritance for Israel His servant; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
For in our humiliation the Lord remembered us; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
And redeemed us from our enemies; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
He that giveth food to all flesh; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
O give thanks unto the God of heaven; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
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This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.
Wow ! I don’t know the language, but I agree with Ron. Almost makes me want to learn the language just to join in.
This was certainly worth hearing. Thank you for posting it. (You should tag it “worship.” It would be easier to find.)
Beautiful! Is there anyone who has the text in arabic, though not written in the arabic alphabet but in the roman one so that I can follow and appreciate even more the chant?
Thanks