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Text:Bwana Awabariki
Tune:[Bwana awabariki]

1033. Bwana Awabariki

SWAHILI -
Bwana awabariki,
Bwana awabariki,
Bwana awabariki, milele.
*Ukimcha Bwana.
Bwana awabariki.

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May God grant you a blessing,
may God grant you a blessing,
may God grant you a blessing evermore.
*Revere the Lord.
May God grant you a blessing.

[*insert personal words, i.e.
“Thanks to our teachers”
“Peace to all nations”]

Text Information
First Line: Bwana awabariki (May God grant you a blessng)
Title: Bwana Awabariki
Language: Swahili
Publication Date: 2005
Topic: Wisdom from the World's Religions; General Service Music; Love and Compassion (1 more...)
Source: Swahili folk hymn
Tune Information
Name: [Bwana awabariki]
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Swahili melody



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