*Naming ceremony:*
*THE BLESSINGS OF A NAME*
*1* . In the village the drums beat a joyous tune,
As the neighbours and loved ones gather around .
They share in the pride of a new life begun,
And the hope if a future filled with sun ,
They speak the child’s name with love and cheer,
Wishing blessings for the year to come
ELEDUMARE,giver of children,
Thank you for giving me a child of my own ,
As the child’s name is spoken ,
May ELEDUMARE presence, bring happiness and joyous essence .
Praises be to your holy name ,
ELEDUMARE bless my child.
*2 .* As the child is named , may the name be a blessing,
A gift of meaning , a light to guide the way.
Let it be a source of strength , a source of pride,
And let it echo with honour and grace .
In the naming ceremony , may joy and laughter fill the air ,
As family and friends gather in love and care,
May the child be blessed with health and happiness,
And may the name bring a lifetime of bliss.
ELEDUMARE,giver of children,
Thank you for giving me a child of my own ,
As the child’s name is spoken ,
May ELEDUMARE presence, bring happiness and joyous essence .
Praises be to your holy name ,
ELEDUMARE bless my child.
*3.* As the years pass,the child will grow and learn,
Guided by a name of wisdom to earn ,
May it bring them strength in times of strife,
And remind them to choose a path of light .
May it help them find their destined role,
And guide them to a life of heart and soul.
ELEDUMARE,giver of children,
Thank you for giving me a child of my own ,
As the child’s name is spoken ,
May ELEDUMARE presence, bring happiness and joyous essence .
Praises be to your holy name ,
ELEDUMARE bless my child.
*4.* ELEDUMARE watches from on high.
With love that never fades or dies,
May the child always feel that love,
ELEDUMARE blessing rest on their head,
As The child grows,and learns each day,
Eledumare light shines the way,
As challenges come and troubles arise,
The child knows with Eledumare as their guide,
Each step is s lesson,each moment Is a test,
But with faith and courage,the child is blessed.
Eledumare,giver of children,
Thank you for giving me a child of my own ,
As the child’s name is spoken ,
May Eledumare presence, bring happiness and joyous essence .
Praises be to your holy name ,
Eledumare bless my child.
“`Mimo mimo ni ti oluwa olorun ELEDUMARE Iba fun ELEDUMARE
Iba Asee“`
