Joyous Celebration - Lona Baratang Lyrics
Lyrics
Lona (lona ba ratang ho phela
Mohlapeng (Mohlapeng oa Jesu),
Hopolang (Hopolang tsietsi tsa tsela
E (e isang ha eso!)
Lona (lona ba ratang ho phela
Mohlapeng (Mohlapeng oa Jesu),
Hopolang (Hopolang tsietsi tsa tsela
E (e isang ha eso!)
Lona ba ratang ho phela
Mohlapeng oa Jesu,
Hopolang tsietsi tsa tsela
E isang ha eso!
Lona (lona ba ratang ho phela
Mohlapeng (Mohlapeng oa Jesu),
Hopolang (Hopolang tsietsi tsa tsela
E (e isang ha eso!)
Ba inkele (Ba inkele sefapano Mahetleng a bona)
Ba tle (Ba tle ba shoele likano)
Tsee (Tsee ba leng ho tsona)
ahetleng a bona)
Ba tle (Ba tle ba shoele likano)
Tsee (Tsee ba leng ho tsona)
Ba inkele (Ba inkele sefapano Mahetleng a bona)
Ba tle (Ba tle ba shoele likano)
Tsee (Tsee ba leng ho tsona)
Ba inkele (Ba inkele sefapano Mahetleng a bona)
Ba tle (Ba tle ba shoele likano)
Tsee (Tsee ba leng ho tsona)
Alleluia (Amen amen, amen amen)
Alleluia (Amen amen, amen amen)
Amen (amen, amen amen)
Amen (amen, amen amen)
Amen (amen, amen amen)
Amen is Yehowa (amen, amen amen)
Amen is Yehowa (amen, amen amen)
(Amen, amen amen)
(Amen , amen amen)
Alleluia (Amen amen, amen amen)
Alleluia (Amen amen, amen amen)
Amen (amen, amen amen)
Amen (amen, amen amen)
Amen (amen, amen amen)
Amen is Yehowa (amen, amen amen)
Amen is Yehowa (amen, amen amen)
(amen, amen amen)
(amen, amen amen)
Video
Joyous Celebration - Lona Baratang (Live at Rhema Ministries - Johannesburg, 2013)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Lona Baratang," from Joyous Celebration, released in 2020 and recorded live at Rhema Ministries in Johannesburg in 2013, stands as a powerful testament to unwavering faith and the demanding yet rewarding journey of discipleship. The song's core message resonates deeply with the Christian call to bear one's cross, a theme powerfully echoed throughout Scripture. It directly addresses those who desire to truly live, and crucially, to live under the umbrella of Jesus’ care. The initial verses serve as a profound exhortation, urging believers to remember the trials and tribulations inherent in the path that leads towards eternal home. This sentiment finds its roots in passages like Matthew 7:13-14, which speaks of the narrow gate and the difficult road that leads to life, contrasting it with the wide and easy path leading to destruction. The lyrics, "Hopolang tsietsi tsa tsela / E isang ha eso!" are a direct reminder that the journey of faith is not without its challenges, but these very challenges are part of a divinely ordained progression towards our heavenly destination.
The song then moves into a more profound reflection on the act of discipleship, describing believers who "take their cross upon their shoulders." This imagery is a direct allusion to Jesus' teaching in Luke 9:23: "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." The phrase "Ba tle ba shoele likano" further emphasizes this commitment, suggesting a dedication that transcends earthly desires, leading to a state of spiritual death to the self and a vibrant life in Christ. This echoes the Apostle Paul's declaration in Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me." The commitment to "Ba inkele sefapano Mahetleng a bona" is not a suggestion but a fundamental aspect of following Christ, a willingness to endure hardship, persecution, and self-denial for the sake of the Gospel. The repeated refrain of "Alleluia" and "Amen" throughout the latter half of the song, culminating in "Amen is Yehowa," powerfully declares God's faithfulness and sovereignty. These are not mere exclamations but affirmations of divine truth and power, reinforcing the belief that God is the ultimate "Amen," the embodiment of truth and faithfulness, as described in Revelation 3:14. The song, therefore, is an inspiring call to embrace the full spectrum of Christian commitment, acknowledging the sacrifices involved while celebrating the ultimate victory and faithfulness of God, who sustains His people through every step of the journey home.