African Israel Church, singing
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African Israel Church singing in Ishilu, Kenya. Album: Tiriki 1954-65. Original label: 71.
'it was probably the most popular hymn among the Tiriki Israels in the spring of 1956, but it was not sung by the Friends except when attending inter-denominational memorial services.
Yohana Wa Gura Wanyola Ixabi
Yohana wa gura wanyola ixabi- John has won and found grace/
Yohana wa gura wanyola ixabi- John has won and found grace/
(Refrain)
Roho ni Roho- Spririt is Spirit
Roho lwanda!- Spirit rock!
Roho ni Roho- Spririt is Spirit
Yaxanga shuluheni -Flash like the lightning!
Isaac wa gura wanyola ixabi- Isaac has won and found grace
&c.'
-Sangree, W. H. (1966). Age, prayer and politics in Tiriki, Kenya. London [etc.: published on behalf of the East African institute of social research by Oxford University Press. pg. 209.
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