47. Ube maso, Mukristo

Gushimisha · 6 verses

1.

Ube maso, Mukristo:(Be watchful, Christian:)

Nturuhuke nonaha,(Do not rest now,)

Amakub’ ari hfi;(Dangers are near;)

Usabe !(Pray!)

2.

Ababisha b’ Imana(The enemies of God)

Bajya bakwubikira,(Are watching you,)

Baguciriy’ ibico;(They set traps for you;)

Usabe !(Pray!)

3.

Ujye wambar’ intwaro(Go wearing the armor)

Yesu yakwihereye(Jesus has given you)

Ku manywa na n’ ijoro,(By day and by night,)

Wirinde !(Be on guard!)

4.

Umv’ abatsinze kera(Hear those who conquered long ago)

Iyo ntambar’ urwana;(By that armor in battle;)

Baraguhugura, ngo:(They encourage you, saying:)

Usabe !(Pray!)

5.

Umva n’ Umwami wawe,(Hear also your Lord,)

Yesu wagupfiriye,(Jesus who died for you,)

Ni we watubgiy’ ati:(It is He who told us:)

Ba maso !(Be watchful!)

6.

Iryo jamb’ uryemere(Believe that word)

N’ umutima wizeye,(With a trusting heart,)

Kugira ng’ urikore:(So that you may do it:)

Usabe !(Pray!)