Preface:
Among those who translate the Bible, the term “heart language” refers to the language with which a person feels most comfortable and at ease. It is the language of his heart.
'Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, 'Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? ”
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There is something unique and special about Heart language. It speaks to the soul as well as the ear. It comes unforced, unfettered, untampered. It releases and frees. It allows the voice to soar. It invites the spirit to rise. this is the truth. mother tongue has so much to say in love and in worship. mother tongue sits in the depths of a person. Translations are not true in the sense, that it cannot bring out the real perfection of a mother language. thank you Don cleric. God bless you.
A lovely poem, Don. Thanks for sharing