The "Nyimbo Standard" hymn book is a collection of hymns commonly used in certain Christian denominations in East Africa, particularly among communities in Kenya and Tanzania. This hymn book is often used in churches associated with the Africa Inland Church (AIC), Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), and other Protestant congregations.
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Key Features:
- Language: The hymns in the "Nyimbo Standard" are primarily in Kiswahili, the lingua franca of East Africa, which makes them accessible to a wide audience in the region.
- Content: The hymn book includes a mix of traditional hymns translated into Kiswahili and original compositions. The hymns cover a range of themes including worship, praise, thanksgiving, and supplication.
- Usage: It is used during church services, religious ceremonies, and personal devotional times. The hymns play a significant role in the liturgical life of the congregations that use them.
Historical Context:
The "Nyimbo Standard" hymn book has its roots in the missionary efforts of the early 20th century when Western missionaries introduced Christianity to East Africa. The hymns were initially translated to cater to the local populations, promoting the spread of Christianity by making it more culturally accessible.
According to Anglican Church of Kenya records, the book was first published in 1897 by the S.P.C.K. An enlarged edition was later published in 1931. The fourth edition was published by S.P.C.K. in 1935.
It has been revised and reprinted many times. This edition was published by Uzima Press and C.T.P. in February 1974, and printed by photolithography from the 1963 edition.
ISBN 9966 768 505.
👉👀 I'm now making it available to people on the internet by inputting its content (hymn lyrics) on this blog!
Editions and Variations:
There may be various editions of the "Nyimbo Standard" hymn book, reflecting updates and additions over time to include newer hymns or to revise existing ones. These updates ensure that the hymn book remains relevant to contemporary worship practices.
Would you like to access the hymns in the "Nyimbo Standard" hymn book? Follow the link below to get access to the hymns in their systematic order from number 1 to 539.
- English Hymns Lyrics.
There's also a list of the lyrics based on the titles of the songs and their numbers in the book at the very end of this post 👇.
Sala Ya Bwana
Baba yetu, uliye mbinguni, Jina lako litukutzwe, Ufalme wako uje, Mapenzi yako yatimizwe, hapa duniani kama huko mbinguni. Utupe leo riziki yetu. Utusamehe makosa yetu, kama sisi tunavyowasamehe waliotukosea. Usitutie majaribuni, lakini utuokoe na yule mwovu. Kwa kuwa ufalme ni wako, na nguvu, na utukufu, hata milele. Amin!
Imani Ya Mitume
Namwamini Mungu, Baba Mwenyezi, Muumba mbingu na nchi.
Na Yesu Kristo, Mwana wake pekee, Bwana wetu, aliyechukuliwa mimba kwa uweza wa Roho Mtakatifu, akazaliwa na Bikira Mariamu, akateswa zamani za Pontio Pilato, akasulubishwa, akafa, akazikwa, akashuka ameketi mkono wa kuume wa Mungu Baba Mwenyezi; kutoa huko atakuja, kuwahukumu watu walio hai nao waliokufa.
Namwamini Roho Mtakatifu; Kanisa takatifu Katholiko; Uskirika wa watakatifu; ondoleo la dhambi; kufufuliwa kwa mwili; na uzima wa milele. Amim.
2 Korintho 13:14
Neema ya Bwana wetu Yesu Kristo, na pendo la Mungu, na ushirika wa Roho Mtakatifu ukae nasi sote sasa hata milele. Amin.
Would you like to access the hymns in the "Nyimbo Standard" hymn book? If yes, click the links below 👇 to get access to the hymns Lyrics in their systematic order from number 1 to 539.