Uthixo Omkhulu
Joyous Celebration Lyrics
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Sabelani niyabizwa, nibizelw' eNkosi
Zizwe zonke zeAfrika nibizwel' eNkosini
Zizwe zonke zomnt' omnyama nibizelw' eNkosini
Yingxubakaxaka yantoni nale sixakene nayo?
KuloThixo omkhulu owasezulwini
Isenguye namanje ikhakha lenyaniso
Ahomna, ahomna, ahomna!
Ulozandla zakhe zahlatyw' eGolgotha
Ulophango lwakhe lwahlatyw' eGolgotha
Ulohlanganisi mihlamb'eyalanayo
Ulohlanganisi mihlamb'eyalanayo
Ahomna, ahomna, ahomna!
Ingxubakaxaka sixakene nayo
Yingxubakaxaka yantoni nale sixikixana nayo
Yintsumantsumane, isiyikayika
Sixovul ‘udaba loxabele
Yintsumantsumane, isiyikayika
Isixhikhwathi sengxaki
Ingxubakaxaka sixakene nayo
"Uthixo Omkhulu" is a worship song by Joyous Celebration that praises God as the Almighty and Creator of all things. The song begins with the call to all nations of Africa to come and be called by God. It acknowledges the diversity of people in Africa, including those who are black-skinned, and how they are all summoned to worship God. The song continues with an expression of gratitude for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, where his hands and feet were nailed, and he was crucified at Golgotha. It is a powerful way of showing admiration for what Jesus did to reconcile humanity to God. The song encourages people to honor and exalt God who is the source of all knowledge and truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Sabelani niyabizwa, nibizelw' eNkosi
Call upon the Lord, you are summoned and called by the King
Zizwe zonke zeAfrika nibizwel' eNkosini
All nations of Africa, you are invited to the Kingdom
Zizwe zonke zomnt' omnyama nibizelw' eNkosini
All black nations, you are called to the Kingdom
Yingxubakaxaka yantoni nale sixakene nayo?
What is this great noise and commotion?
KuloThixo omkhulu owasezulwini
It is the great God from heaven
Isenguye namanje ikhakha lenyaniso
He is the dove that carries the message of truth
Isenguye namanje inqaba yenyaniso
He is the dove that brings the victory of truth
Ahomna, ahomna, ahomna!
Amen, amen, amen!
Ulozandla zakhe zahlatyw' eGolgotha
His hands were nailed at Golgotha
Ulophango lwakhe lwahlatyw' eGolgotha
His side was pierced at Golgotha
Ulohlanganisi mihlamb'eyalanayo
He reconciled the separated people
Ahomna, ahomna, ahomna!
Amen, amen, amen!
Ingxubakaxaka sixakene nayo
This great noise and commotion
Yingxubakaxaka yantoni nale sixikixana nayo
What is this little noise and excitement?
Yintsumantsumane, isiyikayika
It is a small ant, but it is strong
Sixovul ‘udaba loxabele
It reveals the hidden secrets
Yintsumantsumane, isiyikayika
It is a small ant, but it is strong
Isixhikhwathi sengxaki
It is the stone that breaks the burden
Ingxubakaxaka sixakene nayo
This great noise and commotion
Writer(s): PUBLIC DOMAIN
Contributed by Josiah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sabelolungelocele6273
Intro:
CHANT
Oh oooo ohh
Lead:
Sabelani Niyabizwa Nibizelwe Enkosini X2
Zizwe Zonke Ze Afrika
(African Nations You Are All Invited by the Lord)
Zizwe zonke Zomuntu Omnyama Nibizelwe Enkosi
(Africans The Lord Is Calling Out For You)
Oh Ingxuba kaxaka Yantoni Na Le Eni Xakene Nayo? X2
(But What Is The Distraction Holding You Back?)
Choir:
Inxuba ka Xaka Sixakene Nayo X2
( Distractions Are Holding Us Back)
Ulo Thixo Omkhulu, Owase Zulwini X2
(Almighty Heavenly God)
Ise Nguye Namanje Ikhakha Lenyaniso
(He Is The Still The Truth)
Ise Nguye Namanje Inqaba Yenyaniso
(He Is Forever Faithful) X 2
Choir Chorus:
(CHANT)
Ahoooo Ma
Verse 2:
Ilo Sandla Sakhe , Sahlatshwa E Golgotha
(He's hands Were Nailed At Golgotha)
Ulo Phango Lwakhe , Lahlatshwa E Golgotha
(He's Body Was Nailed To The Cross)
Uyohlanganisa Mihlanga Yelanayo
(To Unite Reeds)
Uyohlanganisa Mihlaba Yalanayo
(To Unite Nations).
Choir Chorus:
CHANT
Ah oooo Ma
/REPEAT VERSE 2/
Ilo Sandla Sakhe , Sahlatshwa E Golgotha
(He's hands Were Nailed At Golgotha)
Ulo Phango Lwakhe , Lahlatshwa E Golgotha
(He's Body Was Nailed To The Cross)
Uyohlanganisa Mihlanga Yelanayo
(To Unite Reeds)
Uyohlanganisa Mihlaba Yalanayo
(To Unite Nations).
REPRISE:
Inxuba ka Xaka Sixakene Nayo
( Distractions Are Holding Us Back)
THIS IS A SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE CALLED ISIXHOSA - THE SONG USES A SERIES OF CLICKS AND TONGUE TWISTERS.
@chilandevuchiri
Been looking for this song for 4 years! Yey!!!!
@bohlokwamalahlela9675
Yoo me too🤣🤣was struggling to remember the name
@sabelolungelocele6273
Intro:
CHANT
Oh oooo ohh
Lead:
Sabelani Niyabizwa Nibizelwe Enkosini X2
Zizwe Zonke Ze Afrika
(African Nations You Are All Invited by the Lord)
Zizwe zonke Zomuntu Omnyama Nibizelwe Enkosi
(Africans The Lord Is Calling Out For You)
Oh Ingxuba kaxaka Yantoni Na Le Eni Xakene Nayo? X2
(But What Is The Distraction Holding You Back?)
Choir:
Inxuba ka Xaka Sixakene Nayo X2
( Distractions Are Holding Us Back)
Ulo Thixo Omkhulu, Owase Zulwini X2
(Almighty Heavenly God)
Ise Nguye Namanje Ikhakha Lenyaniso
(He Is The Still The Truth)
Ise Nguye Namanje Inqaba Yenyaniso
(He Is Forever Faithful) X 2
Choir Chorus:
(CHANT)
Ahoooo Ma
Verse 2:
Ilo Sandla Sakhe , Sahlatshwa E Golgotha
(He's hands Were Nailed At Golgotha)
Ulo Phango Lwakhe , Lahlatshwa E Golgotha
(He's Body Was Nailed To The Cross)
Uyohlanganisa Mihlanga Yelanayo
(To Unite Reeds)
Uyohlanganisa Mihlaba Yalanayo
(To Unite Nations).
Choir Chorus:
CHANT
Ah oooo Ma
/REPEAT VERSE 2/
Ilo Sandla Sakhe , Sahlatshwa E Golgotha
(He's hands Were Nailed At Golgotha)
Ulo Phango Lwakhe , Lahlatshwa E Golgotha
(He's Body Was Nailed To The Cross)
Uyohlanganisa Mihlanga Yelanayo
(To Unite Reeds)
Uyohlanganisa Mihlaba Yalanayo
(To Unite Nations).
REPRISE:
Inxuba ka Xaka Sixakene Nayo
( Distractions Are Holding Us Back)
THIS IS A SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE CALLED ISIXHOSA - THE SONG USES A SERIES OF CLICKS AND TONGUE TWISTERS.
@thabanitembo752
The four part harmony on ingxubakaxaka part ♥️
@TheRhema4ever
One of my top 10 favorites of all time. Sing it Brother Sylvester
@thatomadubedube3157
"All time"😩🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏿👏🏿
@Uncle_Jay653
dr Sylvester's energy is unmatched on that stage💯🙌 he has been a great servant of this choir and the Lord. Appreciate you my brother
@tia_childofthemosthigh836
beautiful!
@emmanuelmfuzomashicolo8547
Proudly Xhosa ... inkxubakaxaka sixakene nayo,.. when he says isxhiphothi
@nabaggalachristine9372
I Nabaggala a Ugandan and muganda girl, am requesting for an interpretation cause the song sounds good. Thx