Lyrics
Endlebeni yokholwayo kumnandi
(In the ear of believer, it’s sweet)
Esahamba efis' ikhaya
(As he walks longing for home)
Ngokuzwa ngokubuya koMsindisi wethu,
(And hearing of the return of our Saviour)
Akuse emhlabeni
(Let it dawn on earth)
Wobuya, yebo, yena loJesu
(Jesus is coming back)
Athathe abantu bakhe
(To fetch his people)
Naye ongasiye owalelizwe
(And he, who is not of this world)
Uzohamba noJesu
(Will go with Jesus)
Siyakuhlangana nabakithi ekhaya
(We will meet with our dear departed)
Sohlabelela Haleluya
(We will sing hallelujah)
Abahlengiweyo emazweni onke
(Those who have been redeemed from all nations)
Bokhonza phambi kwayo
(Will praise before their God)
Haleluya Amen, Haleluya Amen
(Hallelujah amen, Hallelujah amen)
Ngesikhashana sobakhona
(In a short while we will be there)
Qinisa mzalwane, aze abuye
(Hold fast brethren till he returns)
Nomqhele uzophiwa
(And you will receive your crown)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Wobuya Lo Jesu celebrates the promised return of Jesus and the hope of a redeemed people gathered with him. The verses describe the news of the Savior returning as sweet to believers who long for home. That expectation leads into a clear refrain: Jesus will come for his people, and those whose true belonging is beyond this world will go with him.
The song widens its vision from individual longing to a reunion that includes departed loved ones and the redeemed from every nation. Hallelujah becomes the proper response to a future in which worshipers stand before God together. Its closing encouragement to hold fast until Christ returns gives the song a pastoral note as well as a celebratory one. The promised crown is connected with perseverance, while the repeated assurance that the meeting is near keeps Christian hope active. The overall message is watchful endurance shaped by resurrection hope, worship, and confidence in the return of Christ.
Related Scripture
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 The passage describes the return of the Lord and believers being gathered to meet him.
- Revelation 7:9-10 A redeemed multitude from every nation stands before the throne in worship.
- Revelation 2:10 Christ promises the crown of life to those who remain faithful.