Text: John H. SammisMusic: Daniel TownerGenre: HymnLanguage: English; translated in Yoruba (also available in Igbo, and Hausa)Scripture References: Genesis 5:24; Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 11:26-28; 1 Samuel 15:22; Psalm 37:3; Proverb 16:20; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 11:28; John 14:1; 15:4-5; Romans 12:1-2; 16:26; James 2:17, 26Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Advent, Commitment/Response, Easter, Epiphany, LentThemes: Obedience A young man who had Read More…
Tag: Yoruba
The Lily of the Valley
Text: Charles William FryMusic: William Shakespeare HaysGenre: HymnLanguage: English (translated in Yoruba)Scripture References: Deuteronomy 31:6, 8; Song of Solomon 2:1; Hebrews 13:5; Revelation 22:16Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Assurance, Confession of FaithThemes: Love of God The lyrics of this lovely old hymn 87 from the 1956 edition of the Baptist Hymnal called The Lily Of The Valley” or “I’ve Read More…
Ope loye O, Baba Olore
Text/Music: AnonymousGenre: Praise & WorshipLanguage: YorubaScripture References: Leviticus 19:24; 2 Samuel 22:4, 50; 1 Chronicles 16:4, 25; 29:13Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Praises/AdorationThemes: Harvest, Thanksgiving The song is one of the choruses that is widely sung in Yoruba land, southwestern part of Nigeria. The song has been among the Nigerian folks for more than five decades now, and it Read More…
Olorun T’o Tobi
Text/Music: Mosun Olaitan (Mosun Exalter)Genre: Gospel MusicLanguage: YorubaScripture References: Daniel 7:9Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Harvest, Praises/Adoration, ThanksgivingThemes: Faith This song is a contemporary Yoruba song that became popular in the year 2019 and is still sung all over till this present time. The song was originally composed by an upcoming gospel artist, Mosun Olaitan (Mosun Exalter) in Read More…
Iwo Nikan L’ogo Ye
Text/Music: Wale AdenugaGenre: Praise & WorshipLanguage: YorubaScripture References: 1 Chronicles 16:25; Jeremiah 10:6; Psalm 96:4; 99:1-3Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Praises/AdorationThemes: Jesus Christ This song was one of the many praise and worship compositions of Wale Adenuga. The writer heads Fountain of Praise, a worship ministry that has a vision of declaring God’s praise to the ends of the earth. Read More…
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Text: Louisa M.R. SteadMusic: William J. KirkpatrickGenre: HymnLanguage: English (translated in Yoruba)Scripture References: Psalm 9:10; 56:3-4; Proverbs 16:20; 30:5; Isaiah 12:2-16; Matthew 12:21; John 10:10; 14:1, 27; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 1:12-13; 1 Timothy 4:10; Hebrews 2:13Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Advent, Assurance, Baptism, Commitment/Response, Confession of Faith, Easter, LentThemes: Jesus Christ, Love of God, Obedience, Perseverance, Salvation, Victory Read More…
