There is a rich tradition of Tamil devotional songs, Hindu and, as in this case, Christian. The artist is Preethi Emmanuel and the lyrics are translated below. As you listen, how does this song relate to what you read about Tamil Christianity?
Nee Unakku Sontham Allave
Your life is not your own
Meetka patta pavi-2
O Redeemed Sinner
Nee unakku sontham allave
Your life is not your own for
Nimalan Kirustu Nadhar Ke Sontham
It belongs to your Lord Christ forever
Siluvai Marathil Thongi Marithare
For your Lord hung on the wretched tree for you
Thiru Ratham Ratham Thiruvilavil Vadiyudhu Pare
Behold His pure blood bleed through his sides
Valiya Parisathal Kondare
A great price has He paid
Vana Magimai Unakkivare
To bestow you heavenly glory
Indha Nandriyai Maranthu Ponayo? Yesuvai Vittu
Have you forgotten this love, my soul? Leaving your Lord
Engeyokilum Maraindhu Thirivayo
Have you lived a life of wandering and hiding
Santhatham unathithayang Kayamum
Your body, soul and life
Sami Kiristinudaya Thallavo
Belongs to your Lord Christ
Pazhaya Pavathaasai Varugudo? Pasasinmele
Do desires of your past sin return? Does evil
Patcham Unakku Thirumba Varugudho
Beckon and tempt you with past pleasures
Azhiyum Nimishath Thasai Kattiye
For Satan tempts you at the last moment
Akkinikadal Thalluvanen?
To push you into the eternal furnace of hell
Pizhaikinum Avarke Pizhaippaye; Ulakaivittu
When you are saved, live for Him
Piriyinum Avarke Marippaye,
When you leave, leave for Him
Uzhaithu Marithum Uyirtha Nadhanin,
And you will rest by the side
Uyarpadaviyil Endrum Nilaippay.
Of your dear Lord who died and rose just for you.
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