Lyrics
Chorus
Enibinisothini
Enibinisothini
Umathinsingenawe
Kithi enibinisothini
Umathinsingenawe
Kithi enibinisothini
Umathinsingenawe
Verse
Kithi malusi nombuso
Simemesa wena ntsu
Sikhubhe ngendlela
Kithi malusi nombuso
Simemesa wena ntsu
Sikhubhe ngendlela
Refrain
Enibinisothini
Enibinisothini
Umathinsingenawe
Kithi enibinisothini
Umathinsingenawe
Bridge
Yamathe, Yamathe Nkosi
Yamathe, Yamathe Nkosi
Yamathe, Yamathe Nkosi
Yamathe, Yamathe Nkosi
Verse 2
Kithi noma kwenyuka
Kuna mathunsa mnyama
Kithi noma kwenyuka
Kuna mathunsa mnyama
Kithi noma kwenyuka
Kuna mathunsa mnyama
Chorus (Repeat)
Enibinisothini
Enibinisothini
Umathinsingenawe
Kithi enibinisothini
Umathinsingenawe
Credits & Song Information
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Methodist Medley” by Nothando Hlophe is a Zulu-language medley in the style of a congregational hymn sequence rather than a standard verse and chorus song. The lyric is built from short lines that are repeated several times, with sections labeled chorus, verse, refrain, and bridge, so the recording flows as one continuous devotional piece.
The verse includes the words “malusi” (shepherd) and “nombuso” (kingdom), and the bridge repeats a plain appeal to the Lord, “Nkosi.” Because the text is brief and repeated, the song works as shared prayer and praise, where the congregation sings the same lines back and forth rather than following a story.
The shepherd and kingdom language is close to Psalm 23:1 and Matthew 6:10, and the communal singing recalls Psalm 95:6-7, which invites people to kneel before the Lord, who is their God. The medley reflects the hymn-singing tradition of Methodist churches in southern Africa.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:1 The Lord as shepherd
- Matthew 6:10 “Thy kingdom come”
- Psalm 95:6-7 Worshipping the Lord together as the people of His pasture