Mukristu Usanete - Lyrics

MuKristu Usanete (Christian, seek not yet repose) Shona Anglican Hymn 130. Key: 7 7 7 6 This is a hymn to encourage the believer and to be vigilant in the faith, always. Christian, do not seek rest. The last line of each verse is Namata urinde (Pray and Watch). Refer to Ephesians 6 verses 10 to 18. 1. MUKRISTU usanete, Inzwa Ngerosi yako, Uri m’kati memhandu; “Namata urinde.” 2 Hondo dzese dzedima, Dzisingamboonekwi, Dzinoda kukubata; “Namata urinde.” 3. Tora mapfumo ako Abate misi yese, Satan anorindira; “Namata urinde.” 4. Inzwa vakakurira Vari kukuringisa Ivo vese vachiti , “Namata urinde.” 5. Inzwa zvikuru Tenzi, Unomudisisisa, Chengeta izwi rake; “Namata urinde.” 6. Rinda panguva dzese Ndicho chiro chikuru, Kumbira rubatsiro; “Namata urinde.” ORIGINS Christian, seek not yet repose Author: Charlotte Elliott (1836) 1 'Christian! seek not yet repose,' hear thy guardian angel say; thou art in the midst of foes; 'watch and pray.' 2 Principalities and powers, mustering their unseen array, wait for thy unguarded hours; 'watch and pray.' 3 Gird thy heavenly armour on, wear it ever night and day; ambushed lies the evil one; 'watch and pray.' 4 Hear the victors who o’ercame; still they mark each warrior’s way; all with one sweet voice exclaim, 'watch and pray.' 5 Hear, above all, hear thy Lord, him thou lovest to obey; hide within thy heart his word, 'watch and pray.' 6 Watch, as if on that alone hung the issue of the day; pray, that help may be sent down; 'watch and pray.'