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Lizalis' idinga lakho (Fulfill Your Promise) - isiXhosa Hymn | Cape Town Camerata
Lizalis' iDinga Lakho
isiXhosa hymn written by reverend Tiyo Soga
Performed by the Cape Town Camerata
Conducted by Leon Starker
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Lizalis’ iDinga Lakho is one of the best-known Xhosa hymns which was composed by the Reverend Tiyo Soga. The hymn - Fulfil your promise, God, Lord of truth - captures hope of making a difference in the world. It speaks of a God who fulfils his promise of saving all races.
The song used to be sung as some form of a national anthem at all African gatherings. In fact it was sung at Bloemfontein at the first meeting of the South African Native National Congress in 1912, which later became the African National Congress.
Soga wrote the hymn in July 1857, when he returned to Africa from his studies in Scotland.
This was the tragic time when the Xhosa nation was losing its self-sufficiency after following the false prophecies of Mhlakaza's niece Nongqawuse and her friend Nokosi.
Soga arrived at what was then known as Algoa Bay (now Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha) to be greeted by the trail of death caused by famine that followed the killing of the Xhosa cattle. Moved with compassion, he wrote the hymn Lizalis Idinga Lakho.
The song as the whole is poignant, but the last verse is profoundly moving and captures Soga's attitude to the historical events of that era. It is still very relevant for our times also: "O Lord, bless the teaching of our land; Please revive us, that we may restore goodness."
Soga was greatly influenced by the great Xhosa prophet Ntsikana, who came before him. Ntsikana prophesied the arrival of white settlers in the southern tip of Africa. He urged the Xhosa people, mostly amaNgqika, to choose from what the white people were bringing only the book with a red mouth (the Bible), and not the button without a hole (money).
Lyrics and Translation:
Lizalis’ idinga lakho, (Fulfill your promise)
Thixo Nkosi yenyaniso! (God of Truth)
Zonk’ iintlanga, zonk’ izizwe, (All races, all nations,)
Ma zizuze usindiso. (must be saved)
Amadolo kweli lizwe, (All knees in this world)
Ma kagobe phambi kwakho; (Must bow before you)
Zide zithi zonk’ iilwimi, (So that all tongues)
Ziluxel’ udumo lwakho. (Proclaim your glory)
Law’la, law’la, Nkosi, Yesu! (Rule, rule Lord Jesus!)
Koza ngawe ukonwaba; (Happiness can only come through you)
Ngeziphithi-phithi zethu, (Because of our struggles/challenges)
Yonakele imihlaba. (The world is damaged)
Bona izwe lakowethu, (Look at our world)
uxolel’ izoono zalo; (Forgive our sins)
Ungathob’ ingqumbo yakho, (Do not send your wrath)
Luze luf’ usapho lwalo. (To kill the children)
Yaala, Nkosi, singadeli (Prohibit us God from disobeying)
Iimfundiso zezwi lakho; (The teachings of your Word)
Uze usivuselele, (Revive us)
Sive inyaniso yakho. (We can hear your Truth”)
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mariatobing5760
    @mariatobing5760 2 дні тому

    Tx God

  • @shogunmaster2223
    @shogunmaster2223 2 дні тому

    The power of one funeral scene really emotional moment since watching it as a young man it has played in my head, it's only now I know the meaning.

  • @lynnrovandernest5606
    @lynnrovandernest5606 3 дні тому

    Beste ooit!

  • @bigli804va9
    @bigli804va9 3 дні тому

    2024 still alive Amen

  • @joannaqian7158
    @joannaqian7158 4 дні тому

    The soloist can't even sing the melismas right. Slow performance

  • @joannaqian7158
    @joannaqian7158 5 днів тому

    Both of the soloists have many off-key words. Many of the words are sung in an incorrect rhythm. The first soloist is also spacing syllables of words very clearly, it sounds like she just learned to read words. The "Good will towards men" part is too slow.

  • @kamfergeorge3038
    @kamfergeorge3038 5 днів тому

    Very powerful I'm stil watching 6/24😊

  • @barbaraulbrich2586
    @barbaraulbrich2586 5 днів тому

    heavenly and soulful....please keep singing!

  • @SergeyHudiev
    @SergeyHudiev 6 днів тому

    Thank you. How beautiful.

  • @pereinarolsson3928
    @pereinarolsson3928 10 днів тому

    Beautiful people....

  • @thembelihlerecado4956
    @thembelihlerecado4956 11 днів тому

    Nice music

  • @RicardinaMachava-lw5lj
    @RicardinaMachava-lw5lj 11 днів тому

    1:20❤

  • @NicG-jz2kt
    @NicG-jz2kt 12 днів тому

    🎉❤ nice 👍

  • @joybreytenbach3809
    @joybreytenbach3809 16 днів тому

    A stunning performance thank you

  • @Thabi-dy3dv
    @Thabi-dy3dv 17 днів тому

    This is heartfelt❤❤❤❤❤

  • @anelemachanyana855
    @anelemachanyana855 19 днів тому

    Im here!! 2024!! This takes me back on old memories❤👏💯🤍🖤🤎

  • @XoliswaNqumenqe
    @XoliswaNqumenqe 20 днів тому

    2024 and we're still here❤

  • @user-yf9yn8ym3k
    @user-yf9yn8ym3k 20 днів тому

    Kiswahili ulimwenguni 🇹🇿, watanzania njooni tu-like wimbo huu Glory to God

  • @user-vq5yr4dh4j
    @user-vq5yr4dh4j 22 дні тому

    Me and my class was watching this and it was soooooooo good keep up with the hype

  • @user-et1th2nm8g
    @user-et1th2nm8g 23 дні тому

    Hearing this song for the first time it touches me in the deepest end of my soul I agree the most beautiful song I ever heard,,,,, I cant stop it ❤

  • @pascalmuller6467
    @pascalmuller6467 23 дні тому

    Superbe

  • @taffp4360
    @taffp4360 24 дні тому

    As a proud Welshman, they did this beautiful song the vocal justice it deserves, well done

    • @CTCamerata
      @CTCamerata 23 дні тому

      Thank you for your kind words :)

  • @davidrois-cn1zk
    @davidrois-cn1zk 25 днів тому

    Merci pour touts JOSEPH SHAB,,,repose dans la paix du SEIGNEUR J-C

  • @O7ghostX
    @O7ghostX 25 днів тому

    I keep hearing : "I've got no waSAAbIIII !" (I know it's not!)

  • @rakosnicheck
    @rakosnicheck 25 днів тому

    Fantastic harmonies❤️

  • @susanrichardson6685
    @susanrichardson6685 25 днів тому

    Onse vader

  • @susanrichardson6685
    @susanrichardson6685 25 днів тому

    Ons vader

  • @simontmos7320
    @simontmos7320 25 днів тому

    This reminds me of the apartheid days - we would sing this song in the burial of those who died at the hands of police. Our old church walls know this song very well. Today it's a memory of an unanswered question. Without doubt, Faith in God kept this nation sane through it all.

  • @randy_rsa
    @randy_rsa 27 днів тому

    This song still makes ne cry in 2024, 10 years later

  • @tonymercer7759
    @tonymercer7759 28 днів тому

    What a splendid way to start the day, listening to this hymn to God our Father

  • @destinycole
    @destinycole 29 днів тому

    Ukuthula kulo mhlaba wezono (Aleluya) igazi likaJesu linyenyez’ ukuthula Peace in this world of sin (Halleluja) the blood of Jesus brings peace Usindiso kulo mhlaba wezono (Aleluya) igazi likaJesu linyenyez’ usindiso Redemption in this world of sin (Halleluja) the blood of Jesus brings redemption Ukubonga kulo mhlaba wezono (Aleluya) igazi likaJesu linyenyez’ ukubonga Praise (gratefulness) in this world of sin (Halleluja) the blood of Jesus brings praise (gratefulness) Ukukholwa kulo mhlaba wezono (Aleluya) igazi likaJesu linyenyez’ ukukholwa Faith in this world of sin (Halleluja) the blood of Jesus brings Ukunqoba kulo mhlaba wezono (Aleluya) igazi likaJesu linyenyez’ ukunqoba Victory in this world of sin (Halleluja) the blood of Jesus brings Induduzo kulo mhlaba wezono (Aleluya) igazi likaJesu linyenyez’ induduzo Comfort in this world of sin (Halleluja) the blood of Jesus brings

  • @charlinwa1721
    @charlinwa1721 Місяць тому

    My sleeping tablet… l am Nigerian but I love this song gan.

  • @galjoen8
    @galjoen8 Місяць тому

    Just love Choral Music. Beautiful sound!

  • @jamarcohull2671
    @jamarcohull2671 Місяць тому

    I just fell in love with this song from the get go... My wife is in the OAC, but their rendition doesn't come close to this .. BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @FrPancratios
    @FrPancratios Місяць тому

    What a shame there so many empty seats - they deserve better. Thank you.

  • @pietertruter8185
    @pietertruter8185 Місяць тому

  • @02skimmy
    @02skimmy Місяць тому

    Super! Gloria Deo in excelsis

  • @thandolukhele9075
    @thandolukhele9075 Місяць тому

    This had been one of my favourite Videos on UA-cam since 2016. This is a reupload. I love this video. It sounds and looks beautiful.

  • @kambouemmanuel4626
    @kambouemmanuel4626 Місяць тому

    Emaweni webaba Silale maweni Webaba silale maweni Webaba silale maweni Webaba silale maweni Webaba silale maweni Webaba silale maweni Webaba silale maweni Webaba silale maweni Webaba silale maweni Webaba silale maweni Homeless, homeless Moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake Homeless, homeless Moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake We are homeless, we are homeless The moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake And we are homeless, homeless, homeless The moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake Zio yami, zio yami, nhliziyo yami Nhliziyo yami amakhaza asengi bulele Nhliziyo yami, nhliziyo yami Nhliziyo yami, angibulele amakhaza Nhliziyo yami, nhliziyo yami Nhliziyo yami somandla angibulele mama Zio yami, nhliziyo yami Nhliziyo yami, nhliziyo yami Too loo loo, too loo loo Too loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo Too loo loo, too loo loo Too loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo Strong wind destroy our home Many dead, tonight it could be you Strong wind, strong wind Many dead, tonight it could be you And we are homeless, homeless Moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake Homeless, homeless Moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake Homeless, homeless Moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih Somebody sing hello, hello, hello Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih Somebody cry why, why, why? Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih Somebody sing hello, hello, hello Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih Somebody cry why, why, why? Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih Yitho omanqoba (ih hih ih hih ih) yitho omanqoba Esanqoba lonke ilizwe (ih hih ih hih ih) Yitho omanqoba (ih hih ih hih ih) Esanqoba phakathi e England Yitho omanqoba Esanqoba phakathi e London Yitho omanqoba Esanqoba phakathi e England - ih hih ih hih ih Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih Somebody sing hello, hello, hello Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih Somebody cry why, why, why? Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih Somebody sing hello, hello, hello Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih Somebody cry why, why, why? Kuluman Kulumani, Kulumani sizwe Singenze njani Baya jabula abasi thanda yo Ho

  • @khaliphamakhathini1078
    @khaliphamakhathini1078 Місяць тому

    Yall killing it🔥🔥

  • @saramsimango5280
    @saramsimango5280 Місяць тому

    😮😮😮what a choir😭😭😭

  • @nompumelelozondi7977
    @nompumelelozondi7977 Місяць тому

    Wooow 😢

  • @derbygulubane2002
    @derbygulubane2002 Місяць тому

    My soul is healed by this voices 😢😢❤

  • @ericmolefese871
    @ericmolefese871 Місяць тому

    Lovely ❤

  • @marissonramos4362
    @marissonramos4362 Місяць тому

    LIndo a dinâmica. Singelo e encantador.

  • @user-hi3vj4rt9i
    @user-hi3vj4rt9i Місяць тому

    🎉

  • @lornapercival-pk9ek
    @lornapercival-pk9ek Місяць тому

    Beautiful. ❤

  • @cardinalflower6959
    @cardinalflower6959 Місяць тому

    Powerfully affecting.

  • @MARTINMTHOKOZISIMOYO
    @MARTINMTHOKOZISIMOYO Місяць тому

    We've tried that humming for months, just how did they manage to get it right. Incredible!

  • @kabelokgalema239
    @kabelokgalema239 Місяць тому

    Wow, wow.