Stampless Hawaii Covers Pre 1851

At first glance, I thought the words on the back of the postcard might be a poem. They are actually the words to a hymn, called "Iesu No Ke Kahuhipa". Some of the verses on the card have been lost, but I was able to find the full lyrics online:

Iesu no ke Kahuhipa
Kahuhuipa maika`i e
Eia makou ka `ohana
Ke hoolohe a hahai
E aloha, e aloha,
Alakai a hanai mai
E aloha, e aloha,
Alakai a hanai mai

Which, roughly translated by Google, means

Jesus is the Shepherd
Good Shepherd
Here we are the family
To listen and follow
Love, love,
Guide and nurture
Love, love,
Guide and nurture

Please excuse me for posting this video, it is one of my favorites and comes to mind any time I even hear the word 'Hawaii'. I think this video sets nice background music reading the posts in this thread.

"IZ" Israel Kamakawiwo'ole had, in my opinion, one of the finest voices to ever bless this earth. I remarkable guy that we lost far too young.


Don

He was never going to reach old age being morbidly obese.

GregAlex, A Big Thank your for taking the time to find and transcribe the hymn on the postal card. I subscribe to a website designed for museums and historical societies, where personal accounts are also accepted. I will update my entry and post a Big Mahalo/Credit to GregAlex.

Updated page to the website (image only).