RitualSong ‎#720

720. Bwana Awabariki (May God Grant You a Blessing)

Swahili:
Bwana awabariki,
Bwana awabariki,
Bwana awabariki milele.
Ukimcha Bwana. Bwana awabariki.

English:
May God grant you a blessing,
may God grant you a blessing,
may God grant you a blessing evermore.
Revere the Lord.
May God grant you a blessing.

Text Information

• First Line: Bwana awabariki (May God grant you a blessing)
• Title: Bwana Awabariki (May God Grant You a Blessing)
• Language: English; Swahili
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Numbers 6:22-27
• Topic: Blessing; Eucharist; Going Forth; Marriage; Pastoral Care of the Sick; Penance; Petition; Praise; Prayer
• Source: Swahili folk hymn

Tune Information

• Name: [Bwana awabariki]
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Swahili melody