343. Munyabyaha, nturushye se ?
Gushimisha · 6 verses
Munyabyaha, nturushye se ?
Sanga Krisito !
Umv’ iri jambo ryiz’ avug’ ati:
Ruhuka!
(O sinner, why do you delay?)
(Find Christ!)
(Hear this good word He says:)
(Rest!)
Yes’ afit’ ibimenyetso
Bimutwereka ?
N’ umutwe n’ ibiganza bifite
Inkovu
(Does Jesus have the marks)
(That identify Him?)
(His head and hands bear)
(Scars)
Kw ar’ umwami se, nta kamba
Yesu yambaye ?
Ye, namubonye yambay’ ikamba
Ry’ amahwa !
(Was He a king without a robe)
(That Jesus wore?)
(Yes, I saw Him wearing a robe)
(Of thorns!)
Ni mpakwa kur’ uwo Mwami,
Nzagabirw’ iki ?
N’ ugufatanya na W’ imiruho
N’ intimba !
(When I appear before that Lord,)
(What will be my reward?)
(To fellowship with the Victorious One)
(Is my treasure!)
Nimusaba kunyakira,
Ntaribumpeze ?
Haba na gato, ntiyabikora !
Witinya !
(If I ask Him to receive me,)
(Will He refuse?)
(Even a little, He will not do!)
(Don't fear!)
Nimwiyeguriraho se,
Yamp’ umugisha?
Umv’ abo mw ijuru babihamya
Bati: ye !
(If I prepare myself,)
(Will He give me blessing?)
(Hear those in heaven testify)
(Saying: yes!)