Ndikhokhele Bawo - Michael Barrett

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Description

"Ndikhokhele Bawo" arr. by Michael Barrett. Sung by Oasis Chorale at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita, Kansas on July 15, 2018.

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NDIKHOKHELE  BAWO
Traditional  isiXhosa
Arranged  by  Michael  Barrett
(Sung  in  Xhosa)

Ndikhokhele  Bawo
    (He  paid  for  me,  my  Father)
Ndikhokhele  Mmeli  wami
    (He  paid  for  me  by  representing  me)

Zalomhlaba  Bawo
    (While  on  earth,  my  Father)
Zundikhokhele
  (I  implore  you  to  lead  me.)
Ezintsizini
    (During  times  of  sorrow/strife)

Bawo,  ndiya  bonga  ngoba  wena
    (Father,  I  thank  You  because  You)
Usandi  gcinile
  (Will  always  keep  me  safe)
Hlal'  Uhlele  duze  kwami
  (You  are  always  standing  nearby)

The Historic Faith · Hymn Companion

Ndikhokhele Bawo

Tune NDIKHOKHELE BAWO

Ndikhokhele Bawo
Ndikhokhele Mmeli wami
Zalomhlaba Bawo
Zundikhokhele
Ezintsizini

Bawo, ndiya bonga ngoba wena
Usandi gcinile
Hlal' uhlele duze kwami

Story Behind the Song

“Ndikhokhele Bawo” is a traditional isiXhosa Christian song from South Africa, commonly translated along the lines of “Lead me, Father.” It is widely sung in choral settings and has been arranged by a number of conductors and composers, including Michael Barrett. The original author, composer, and date of composition are not securely documented in standard hymn-reference sources.