Amagama Okuhlabelela 113 ((install)) Jun 2026

(“Though I walk through the mountains / Of darkness and the grave, / I will not fear because You are with me, / Your rod and staff, they comfort me.”)

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In traditional settings, congregations sing Hymn 113 using historical Tonic Sol-fa notation. This creates rich, unaccompanied four-part harmonies. Today, modern "Clap and Tap" choirs and Pentecostal worship teams regularly revive this hymn. They pair its lyrics with faster tempos and rhythmic percussion. Digital Accessibility

"Amagama Okuhlabelela" translates to "words of praise" or "hymns" in isiZulu, and it specifically refers to the widely used Zulu hymnal prevalent in many Christian denominations, particularly the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Among the hundreds of sacred songs compiled in this treasury of faith, stands out as a deeply moving, spiritually profound hymn that has comforted, inspired, and uplifted congregations for generations. amagama okuhlabelela 113

Within the liturgical calendar of the ZCC, Hymn 113 is versatile:

The old man’s name was Mfundo, and for thirty years, he had been a stone. Not literally, of course—his heart still beat, his lungs still drew the heavy, smoke-scented air of the village of eNtabeni. But inside, where the songs used to live, there was only a smooth, grey silence.

represent more than just a collection of hymns; they are a testament to the resilience, creativity, and spirituality of the South African people. By exploring and understanding these hymns, we gain insights into the country's rich cultural tapestry and the significant role that music plays in shaping identity and community. (“Though I walk through the mountains / Of

Ngegazi, ngegazi, Ngegazi likaJesu; Ngegazi, ngegazi, Siyahlanjuwa ngalo.

These texts illustrate how the hymnbook functions as a , offering a sacred language for both worship and social critique.

Noma ngihamba ngezintaba Zobumnyama nezihogo, Angesabi ngoba wena unami, Induku yakho iyangiduduza. Can’t copy the link right now

Wasinika uMsindisi,INgonyama yethu;Wasikhulula ezonweni,Wasindis’ umphefumulo.