Zulu worshiptraditional
Sthandwa Sami
A beautiful Zulu worship song about thirsting for God's presence.
Key
C
Chords
C - Am - F - G
Sthandwa Sami is a traditional Zulu worship song expressing deep longing for God's presence. The song captures the African Christian tradition of viewing God as the source of all life and joy.
Verse 1 (isiZulu)
Sthandwa sami, God is love
Ngidinga nkos', ngidinga
Nkosi yang', hamba na mi
Ngidinga nkos', ngidinga
Chorus
Haleluya, Haleluya
Haleluya nonofolo
Haleluya, Haleluya
Ngiyabonga Nkosi
Verse 2 (isiZulu)
Umdumo wakho usezulwini
Izwi lakho liyavuya
Inkosi ipete ngamandla
Sibonga ngunaphakade
Translation Reference
- Sthandwa sami = My beloved / My soul
- Ngidinga = I need
- Nkosi = Lord
- Haleluya = Hallelujah
- Ngiyabonga = I thank you
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