EXPLANATION OF THE GLOSSING SYSTEM
(to understand how I describe the signs in this translation).
Refrain: IF YOU NICE OR MEAN TO ANY MY PEOPLE,
YOU NICE OR MEAN TO ME.
1. HAPPEN ME HUNGRY, YOU FEED ME.
HAPPEN ME THIRSTY, YOU GIFT-TO-me DRINK.
NOW ENTER MY HEAVENLY-FATHER HIS-rt HOME. Refrain
2. HAPPEN ME NO PLACE, YOU INVITE ME STAY.
HAPPEN ME NAKED, YOU GIFT-TO-me YOUR COAT.
NOW ENTER MY HEAVENLY-FATHER HIS-rt HOME. Refrain
3. HAPPEN ME TIRED, YOU HELP-me FIND REST.
HAPPEN ME ANXIOUS, MY FEAR YOU CALM-DOWN.
NOW ENTER MY HEAVENLY-FATHER HIS-rt HOME. Refrain
4. HAPPEN THEY ARREST ME, YOU VISIT MY PRISON.
HAPPEN ME SERIOUSLY-ILL, YOU TAKE-CARE MY NEED.
NOW ENTER MY HEAVENLY-FATHER HIS-rt HOME. Refrain
5. HAPPEN THEY MOCK ME, YOU DEFEND WHAT ME SAY.
HAPPEN ME HAPPY, YOU SHARE MY JOY.
NOW ENTER MY HEAVENLY-FATHER HIS-rt HOME. Refrain
Notes: YOU - Underlined words are honorific indices ("indexes"), using the FT of the upturned palm to indicate who is being honored.
GIFT-TO-me - (2h)[X], POs ><, FOs up, nod downwards at wrist > signer to show that something is given as a gift.
HEAVENLY-FATHER - (2h)[A], FOs up, DH is held against forehead, NDH close to but lower, both hands open to (2h)[5] while moving upwards. HEAVEN may be added to this. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Heavenly Father - 1.
FEAR - (2h)[5], POs away, FOs up, hands are held far from body and move back to body in a wavy pattern.
SERIOUSLY-ILL - (2h)[V], POs ><, FOs away, cural and are thrown over the DS shoulder.
Lyrics:
Refrain: Whatsoever you do to the least of my people;
That you do unto me.
1. When I was hungry, you gave me to eat;
When I was thirsty, you gave me to drink.
Now enter into the home of My Father. Refrain
2. When I was homeless, you opened your door;
When I was naked, you gave me your coat.
Now enter into the home of My Father. Refrain
3. When I was weary, you helped me find rest.
When I was anxious, you calmed all my fears.
Now enter into the home of My Father. Refrain
4. When in a prison, you came to my cell;
When on a sickbed, you cared for my needs.
Now enter into the home of My Father. Refrain
5. When I was laughed at, you stood by my side;
When I was happy, you shared in my joy.
Now enter into the home of My Father. Refrain