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Mfurahini, Haleluya

This triumphant Tanzanian hymn might be in your hymnal with the title Christ is Arisen, Alleluia!.

Swahili:

Mfurahini, haleluya,
mkombozi amefufuka.
Amefufuka, haleluya,
msifuni sasa yu hai.

Tumwimbie sote kwa furaha.
yesu ametoka kaburini.
Kashinda kifo, haleluya;
haleluya, Yesu yu hai.

English:

Christ has arisen, alleluia.
Rejoice and praise Him, alleluia.
For our Redeemer burst from the tomb,
Even from death, dispelling its gloom.

Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy;
Death’s fearful sting He has come to destroy.
Our sin forgiving, alleluia!
Jesus is living, alleluia!

Church Calendar: Holy Week, Easter

Hymn tune: MFURAHINI, HALELUYAH
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