47. Ube maso, Mukristo
Gushimisha · 6 verses
Ube maso, Mukristo:
Nturuhuke nonaha,
Amakub’ ari hfi;
Usabe !
(Be watchful, Christian:)
(Do not rest now,)
(Dangers are near;)
(Pray!)
Ababisha b’ Imana
Bajya bakwubikira,
Baguciriy’ ibico;
Usabe !
(The enemies of God)
(Are watching you,)
(They set traps for you;)
(Pray!)
Ujye wambar’ intwaro
Yesu yakwihereye
Ku manywa na n’ ijoro,
Wirinde !
(Go wearing the armor)
(Jesus has given you)
(By day and by night,)
(Be on guard!)
Umv’ abatsinze kera
Iyo ntambar’ urwana;
Baraguhugura, ngo:
Usabe !
(Hear those who conquered long ago)
(By that armor in battle;)
(They encourage you, saying:)
(Pray!)
Umva n’ Umwami wawe,
Yesu wagupfiriye,
Ni we watubgiy’ ati:
Ba maso !
(Hear also your Lord,)
(Jesus who died for you,)
(It is He who told us:)
(Be watchful!)
Iryo jamb’ uryemere
N’ umutima wizeye,
Kugira ng’ urikore:
Usabe !
(Believe that word)
(With a trusting heart,)
(So that you may do it:)
(Pray!)