Benjamin Dube - Lomusa Ongaka Lyrics

“Lomusa Ongaka” by Benjamin Dube is a song about mercy that blends English and Zulu. The opening section repeats “Your mercy, Your mercy, forgiven now” and then declares the result: delivered, free and forgiven. The words move from the gift of mercy to the freedom that follows it.

The Zulu lines are translated in brackets. “Lomusa ongaka wanele bonke” means this great mercy is sufficient, and it is given to those who humble themselves. The singer then lifts up his hands and says “Ngiyazithoba Nkosi,” which means “In humility, Lord.” Mercy and humility are placed side by side, so receiving forgiveness is also an act of lowering oneself before God.

The theme is close to Ephesians 2:4-5 on God being rich in mercy, James 4:6 on grace given to the humble, and Psalm 103:12 on sins removed far away. The song is repetitive in a way that suits a congregation responding to forgiveness.