Lyrics
Moya mokgethwa tla
Onkise theresong
Tla o mphe matla phokolong
Montlhabanedi tla
Moya mokgethwa tla
Onkise theresong
Tla o mphe matla phokolong
Montlhabanedi tla
Moya mokgethwa tla
Onkise theresong
Tla o mphe matla phokolong
Montlhabanedi tla
Mosupatsela tla
O mpuse timelong
Ke tla go reta godimong
O mphihlisitse kwa
Mosupatsela tla
O mpuse timelong
Ke tla go reta godimong
O mphihlisitse kwa
Mohlahli a bonang
Tsela mo lefsifsing
Moisa-batho- seeding,
Kwa nna ke kgopelang
Tla o mphe matla phokolong
Ke tla go reta godimong
Tla o mphe matla phokolong
Ke tla go reta godimong
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Meaning & Inspiration
Moya O Mokgethwa is a prayer for the Holy Spirit to come near, strengthen weakness, and lead the singer in truth. Its repeated opening appeal creates a posture of dependence rather than self-sufficiency. The lyric asks for help where human strength is limited, presenting the Spirit as the one who equips a faithful life and receives praise.
The later lines develop the image of guidance. The Spirit is addressed as a guide who can lead away from destruction, show a path through darkness, and bring people toward the place for which the singer prays. These petitions recall biblical descriptions of the Spirit as teacher, helper, and guide, though the song states them in the language of personal prayer. Repetition keeps both needs together: strength in weakness and direction when the way is unclear. The result is a worshipful plea shaped by trust that divine guidance can sustain the believer from present difficulty toward praise.
Related Scripture
- John 16:13 Jesus says that the Spirit of truth will guide his followers into truth.
- Romans 8:26 The passage describes the Spirit helping believers in their weakness.