African Gospel Lyrics

(Sung in Shona – A Hymn)

Rakanaka iro zuva (Oh happy day, that fixed my choice)
Randakatenda kuna She! (On Thee, my Saviour and my God!)
Mwoyo wangu fara zvako (Well may this glowing heart rejoice)
Udza vanhu vose iro (And tell its raptures all abroad)
Iye wakandidzidzisa (He teaches me to watch and pray)
Kurinda nokuteura (And live rejoicing every day)
Ranaka, ranaka (Happy day, happy day)
RaJesu wakandishamba (When Jesus washed my sins away!)

Refrain:
Ranaka ranaka (Happy day, happy day)
RaJesu wakandishamba! (When Jesus washed my sins away)
Iye wakandidzidzisa (He teaches me to watch and pray)
Kurinda nokuteura (And live rejoicing every day)
Ranaka, ranaka (Happy day, happy day)
RaJesu wakandishamba (When Jesus washed my sins away!)

Chanaka chitenderano (O happy bond)
Chinondisunga kuna She! (That seals my vows to Him)
Ngaizadzwe imba yake (Let cheerful anthems)
Norwiyo rwandinoimba (Fill His house)

(Refrain)

Rakapera basa guru (’Tis done—the great transaction’s done)
Ndiri wake, uri wangu (I am my Lord’s, and He is mine)
Wakandizvuva norudo (He drew me, and I followed on)
Ndikamutevera ini (Rejoiced to own the call divine)

(Refrain)

Rakapera basa guru (’Tis done—the great transaction’s done)
Ndiri wake, uri wangu (I am my Lord’s, and He is mine)
Wakandizvuva norudo (He drew me, and I followed on)
Ndikamutevera ini (Rejoiced to own the call divine)

(Refrain)

Iye wakandidzidzisa (He teaches me to watch and pray)
Kurinda nokuteura (And live rejoicing every day)
Ranaka, ranaka (Happy day, happy day)
RaJesu wakandishamba (When Jesus washed my sins away!) (Repeat)