Friday, 8 January 2016

Magic Tree???

In response to my last post on mangled pronunciations of English, +Lloyd Estrada    made a comment about this classic Gospel song Majesty.

The full lyrics of the song are:
Majesty
Worship His majesty
Unto Jesus, be all glory, honor and praise

Majesty
Kingdom authority
Flows from His throne, unto His own, His anthem raise

Chorus
So exalt, lift up on high the Name of Jesus
Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the King

Majesty, worship His majesty
Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings

Ending
Jesus who died, now glorified
Jesus who died, now glorified
King of all kings

(Lyrics and music by Jack W Hayford)


Here is Lloyd's comment:
A song leader in one of the language groups led his congregation in singing that song but with these words...

Magic tree, worship his magic tree
Uncle Jesus be all glory, power and praise


Incorrect hearing.
Mangled pronunciation.
Don't know whether to laugh or cry!

Be careful what you say! The consequences may lead people astray!

It does pay to check original sources before you say anything.

Have fun learning this crazy language called English!

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