Sweet Lili - A tribute to Hawaii's Queen Lili'uokalani. Maui County was once called "Lili'uokalani County" and the Valley Isle was one of her most favorite islands. It was said that upon notification of her passing, boatloads of Mauians boarded the steamers bound for the palace in Honolulu to pay their respects to their beloved Queen. Queen Lili was a godly woman of tremendous virtue and aloha. She laid down her armaments in place of peace for the people of Hawaii. The lyrics contain a kaona (Hawaiian dual meaning). The Queen is referred to as "Lili of the Valley" because she emulated her Lord and Savior, Iesu Kristo, the true "Lilly of the Valley" whom she loved and served. Aloha 'oe Sweet Lili.
This song was composed for Ki ho'alu (the slack key guitar) with the Queen's prayer presented in Hawaiian chant.
Lyrics
Sweet Lili of the Valley
How you shine in the Son
Like a fragrant aroma
Your Spirit lives on
You ruled with love
In the balance of time
You gave up Your arms
In place of a dove
(And You laid down your life Sweet Lili
You wore His love) 2x
Hawaiian Chant
'Amene
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