(To all who call upon Him in truth/faithfulness.) Verses (Themes):
This is a sacred song often performed by Catholic choirs in Tanzania, specifically associated with and the Mt. Cecilia (St. Cecilia) Choir from Ujewa, Iringa . Song Overview Title: "Bwana Yu Karibu" (The Lord is Near) Composer: Jires Mayala Choir: Mt. Cecilia - Ujewa, Iringa Genre: Swahili Gospel / Catholic Choral (To all who call upon Him in truth/faithfulness
(The Lord is near to all who call upon Him.) Song Overview Title: "Bwana Yu Karibu" (The Lord
Taken from the Psalms (Zaburi), often used as an Entrance Hymn or for Communion. Lyrics Guide (Common Version) Often accompanied by a keyboard (organ style) or
The song typically follows a "Call and Response" structure common in Tanzanian choral music.
Often accompanied by a keyboard (organ style) or rhythmic percussion (drums/shakers) characteristic of the Iringa region's liturgical style.
💡 If you are teaching this to a choir, focus on the "uaminifu" (faithfulness) phrasing, as it is the emotional peak of the chorus.