Ukuthula - Andre van der Merwe

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From the Oasis Chorale 2022 choir tour.
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Unfortunately we don't have excellent footage for this but wanted to share the choreographed piece.

Text: Traditional Zulu Peace Prayer

Ukuthula kulomhlaba wezono (Peace in this sinful world)
Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez’ ukuthula.
 (The blood of Jesus brings peace.)

Usindiso kulomhlaba wezono
 (Redemption in this sinful world)

Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez’ usindiso.
 (The blood of Jesus brings redemption.)

Ukubonga kulomhlaba wezono
 (Praise in this sinful world)

Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez’ ukubonga.
 (The blood of Jesus brings praise.)

Ukukholwa kulomhlaba wezono
 (Faith in this sinful world)

Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez’ ukukholwa.
 (The blood of Jesus brings faith.)

Ukunqoba kulomhlaba wezono
 (Victory in this sinful world)

Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez’ Ukunqoba. 
(The blood of Jesus brings victory.)
Induduzo kulomhlaba wezono
 (Comfort in this sinful world)
Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez’ Induduzo. 
(The blood of Jesus brings comfort.)

The Historic Faith · Hymn Companion

Ukuthula

Words by Traditional Zulu peace prayerMusic by Traditional Zulu

Ukuthula kulomhlaba wezono,
Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez' ukuthula.

Usindiso kulomhlaba wezono,
Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez' usindiso.

Ukubonga kulomhlaba wezono,
Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez' ukubonga.

Ukukholwa kulomhlaba wezono,
Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez' ukukholwa.

Ukunqoba kulomhlaba wezono,
Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez' ukunqoba.

Induduzo kulomhlaba wezono,
Igazi lika Jesu linyenyez' induduzo.

Story Behind the Song

"Ukuthula" is a traditional Zulu Christian prayer-song; the title means "peace." Its text names gifts such as peace, redemption, praise, faith, victory, and comfort in a sinful world, each connected with the blood of Jesus. The song is widely encountered in modern choral performance through arrangements such as André van der Merwe's, but the original author, composer, and date are not documented.