PaPi Clever & Dorcas - Dor' Ibendera Ya Yesu Lyrics

This Kinyarwanda song is a marching call to follow the banner of Jesus. The first verse says the banner is raised high and urges the hearers to be brave, and the refrain gives words attributed to the Lord: "I am coming, be strong, for I am with you, who can overcome you." That promise comes back after every verse.

The verses name the opposition plainly, saying that the armies of Satan are strong and would defeat the singers if the Lord Jesus were not with them. The call then turns to following the Redeemer, praising Him and trusting His courage, and the last verse tells the singers not to grow weary when the battle is hard, because the shouts of victory have already sounded.

The refrain is repeated many times at the end, which suits a group song. The theme of strength through the presence of Christ is close to Jesus' words that He has overcome the world and to Paul's statement that believers are more than conquerors through the One who loved them. The lyrics are written for congregational singing and encouragement.