O Dearest Jesus, What Law Have You Broken CW21:432

Guitar Setting for HERZLIEBSTER JESU 

 

 

Moterere Omonene Music: Pre-Lent/Lent

Hymns from Moterere Omonene: Pre-Lent/Lent

Some music from Hymnary dot org and other sources to help with learning hymns in Moterere Omonene.

This is a working document. Abbreviations

5. Ogochandwa na Ogokwa kwa Yeso

75 'Mwana y'Eng'ondi 'Yaakana

[MO Eriogi: An Wasserflussen Babylons; Ogotera: Ein Laemmlein geht und traegt; PB I:108; LBW105 NK57; Omoroisia amang'ana: Paul Gerhard 1607-1676. Korwa: Strassburg. 1525 MB76] 4 Verses

Ogotera: Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld
Omoroisia amang'ana: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
Eriogi: AN WASSERFLÜSSEN BABYLON
Omoroisia eriogi: Wolfgang Dachstein, c. 1487-1553
Meter:  8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7.8.7 [Peculiar Meter]

   Lyrics:

Title: Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld
Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
Example Lyrics in German https://hymnary.org/text/ein_laemmlein_geht_und_traegt_die_schuld

   Tune: 

Name: AN WASSERFLÜSSEN BABYLON
Composer: Wolfgang Dachstein, c. 1487-1553
Meter: P M
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7.8.7
Key: F Major
Source: Wolff Köpphel's Straburger Kirchenamt, 1525
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Recording 1: Organ
https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/205233/hymnary/media/ELW2006/ELW340_A_Lamb_Goes_Uncomplaining_Forth.mp3
🎹 Recording 2: Organ
https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181229/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-ALambGoes-AnWasserflussen-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

76 Emwana Ya Nyasae Okorusia Ebibe

[MO Eriogi na ogotera: Agnus Dei. NK58 MB77; Korwa: Braunschweig, 1528]

Ogotera: Christe, du Lamm Gottes [Agnus Dei]
Omoroisia amang'ana: Tr. unknown; German, 1528
Eriogi: CHRISTE, DU LAMM GOTTES
Omoroisia eriogi: Kirchenordnung, Braunschweig, 1528
Meter:  12354 33234 54332

   Lyrics:

1 Emanwa ya Nyasae
   okorusia ebibe;
   Ay'otwabere. 

2 Emwana ya Nyasae
   okorusia ebibe;
   Ay'otwabere. 

3 Emwana ya Nyasae
   okorusia ebibe;
   'Toe 'boitongo.
    Amina. 

1  Lamb of God,
   who takes away the sin of the world,
   have mercy upon us. 

2 Lamb of God,
   who takes away the sin of the world,
   have mercy upon us.

3 Lamb of God,
   who takes away the sin of the world,
   grant us your peace.
   Amen.

   Tune:

Name: CHRISTE, DU LAMM GOTTES
 Composer: Unknown
Meter: Irregular
Key: F Major
Source: Kirchenordnung, Braunschweig, 1528;
                    Johann Bugenhagen's Liturgy; Braunschweig, 1528;
                    German chorale: Christe, du Lamm Gottes
🎹 Recording: Organ version from The Lutheran Hymnal 1941
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0XdMRF4eoM 

77 Ase Goligota

[MO Eriogi: BV166 OK6] 9 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

78 'Banto Bonsi Rora Bono

[MO Eriogi: BV645 Jesus Lord and precious... OK18] 5 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

79 Ndire Ring'ana Eri Inyanchete

[MO Eriogi: Herr und Aelster deiner Kreuzgemeine. Ogotera: Eines wunsch ich mir Vor allem andern. PB 1:19 NK61 MB80. Korwa: Herrnhut, 1740. Omoroisia amang'ana: A. Knapp 1798-1864] 4 verses

Ogotera: Eines wünsch ich mir vor allem andern
Omoroisia amang'ana: Albert Knapp
Eriogi: COVENANT (Herrnhut)
Omoroisia eriogi: Herrnhut, c. 1735
Meter:  0.7.10.7.10.10.7.7

   Lyrics:

Title: Eines wünsch ich mir vor allem andernAuthor: Albert Knapp

   Tune:

Melody: COVENANT (Herrnhut)
Meter: 10.7.10.7.10.10.7.7
Key: A♭ Major/F Major
Source: Herrnhut, c. 1735; C. Gregor Choralbuch, 1784
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Recording: Organ and Piano https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/185939 

80 Ens' Eye Rigereria

[MO Eriogi: Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen. Ogotera: O Welt sich hier dein Leben PB 1:44 LBW222 NK62. Omoroisia eriogi: H. Isaak, Karibu ya 1490. Omoroisia amang'ana: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 MB81] 6 verses

Ogotera: O Welt, sieh hier dein Leben
Omoroisia amang'ana: Paul Gerhardt
Eriogi: INNSBRUCK
Omoroisia eriogi:  Heinrich Isaac (1539)
Meter:  7.7.6.7.7.8

   Lyrics:

Title: O Welt, sieh hier dein Leben
Author: Paul Gerhardt
Example of Lyrics in German: https://hymnary.org/text/o_welt_sieh_hier_dein_lebenEnglish Translation in
            The Lutheran Hymnal 171a 171b;
            Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary 304

   Tune:

Melody: INNSBRUCK
Composer: Heinrich Isaac (1539)
Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.8
Key: F Major
Source: German melody, 15th cent.
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Organ 1:  https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181872🎹 Piano 1:  https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181873🎹 Organ 2: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/182591🎹 Organ 3: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/187439 

81 Emwana Ya Nyasae

[MO Eriogi na ogotera: O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig.. PB 1:126 NK63 SBH70 Korwa: Braunscgweig, 1542. Omoroisia amang'ana: Fungu I.N. Decius, 1529 MB82] 3 verses

Ogotera: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig
Omoroisia amang'ana: Nikolaus Decius
Eriogi: O LAMM GOTTES, UNSCHULDIG
Omoroisia eriogi: Nicolaus Decius (1541)
Meter:  7.7.7.7.7.7.7

   Lyrics:

Title: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldigAuthor: Nikolaus Decius
German: https://hymnary.org/text/o_lamm_gottes_unschuldigEnglishTranslation: https://hymnary.org/text/lamb_of_god_pure_and_holy 

   Tune: 

O LAMM GOTTES, UNSCHULDIG
Composer: Nicolaus Decius (1541)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7
Key: D Major
Source: German, 1540
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Recording: Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/205243 

82 Yeso, 'gochandwa Kwao

[MO Eriogi: Christus, der uns selig macht (Patris, sapientia, veritas divina). Ogotera: Jesu, deine Passion. Korwa: Karne 14 NK64. Omoroisia amang'ana: 1626-1681 MB83] 4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

83 Inchuo Ase Omosalaba

[MO Eriogi: BV121 OK19] 4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

84 Aye Oyobambetwe

[MO Eriogi: "Spanish chant" MB85 Gr. MH `1:70 AH96 NK66] 4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

85 Eriogi: B.V. 32

[MO I am redeemed ... OK20] 4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

86 Inw' Abana Inchuo

[MO Eriogi na ogotera: Kommt, o liebe Kinder. Gr. MH 1:24 NK68 MB87 Korwa: 1875. Omoroisia amang'ana: EG Woltersdort, 1725] 7 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

87 'Ndigetie Gotenena

[MO Eriogi na ogotera: Beneath the cross of Jesus. RL263 LBW107 NK69 MB88 Omorisia eriogi: CD Sankey 1840-1908 au FC Maker 1844-1927 Omoroisia amang'ana: EC Clephane] 4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

88 Inyora Getsemane

[MO Eriogi: Gethsemane. HC340 NK70 LBW109 MB89 Omoroisia eriogi: Richard Readhead, 1820-1901] 4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

89 'S' Omote 'Mogweni' Abambetwe

[MO Ogotera: Unter dem Kreuze wo Jesus Starb. NK71 CH259 MB90] 5 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

90 Amanyiga Aitegete Naya Imanweli

[MO Eriogi: SS129 gose NZK229 There is a fountain... MB91] 6 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

91 Korabe Ore Nebike moruer' Omonene

[MO NK73 HC96 MB92 Omoroisia eriogi: S Salvatori] 5 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

92 Inchuo As' Omosalaba ay' orosete

[MO Eriogi na ogotera: Kifransa NK74 TB165 RL150 Ogotera ritang'ani: EL Budry, 1854-1932 MB93 Eriogi rie ritang'ani: Recueli des Chants evangeliqus, Lausanne, 1885] 3 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

93 Ong'e Chinguru, 'Monene

[MO Eriogi: PB 1:133 RL83 LBW123 MB94 Omoroisia eriogi: J Cruegar, 1589-1662 Omoroisia amang'ana: CF Gellert 1715-1769] 3 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

94 Omonene Yeso Agakwa

[MO Eriogi: Rockingha. RL423 HC36 LBW482 NK76 MB95 Omorosia eriogi: E Miller 1731-1807] 11 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

95 Chaka Bono Komotogia

[MO Eriogi: BV645 Praise the Savior... Gose 615 Jesus lord and precious ... OK23] 4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

96 Goka Mwanyabanjo

[MO Eriogi: BV140 OK24] 8 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

Notes:

Moterere Omonene "Let Us Praise the Lord" is a Confessional Lutheran hymnal in the language called Ekegusii. It was published in 2008 through the Lutheran Heritage Foundation in coordination with Kiarurwe na Ekanisa y'Ekeinchili Ekelutheri Kenya (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya). The Lutheran Heritage edition is from 2010. It was typeset and printed by Printwell Industries, Ltd. Nairobi, Kenya.

Moterere Omonene consists of 347 hymns. This volume has Sunday liturgies, orders of service for weddings, funerals, confirmations, baptisms, various dedications, the propers for each Sunday, and Luther’s Small Catechism.  It is a very good beginning for an Ekegusii language Lutheran hymnal. But there are several points at which it could bear improvement. It contains no musical notation for either the Liturgical settings or the hymns. There are frequent typographical errors. In some cases the translation choices in hymns are worth improving.

An additional aim of this project is to help English speaking Lutherans in America to grow in appreciation of the common heritage they share with their Confessional Lutheran brothers and sisters in Kenya of the Abagusii people. 

Ekegusii Terms and English Equivalent

The information about the hymns, authors, composers, etc. in Moterere Omonene is sometimes misspelled, incorrectly typeset, or sometimes just in error. As I work through the hymns I will try to make the information uniform in presentation and content. I will be looking for organists to record some settings for the church in Kenya to use in training pastors and congregations. I also hope to work with LHF to put Moterere Omonene on the Hymnary.org website.

Eriogi = Melody/Tune
Omoroisia Amang'ana = Composer
Omochakano = Composer/Music Writer
Ogotera = Poem/Song/Lyrics
Omoroisia Ogotera = Poet/Lyricists
Ase ogotera korwete = Based on a hymn, or derived from the hymn

Abbreviations in Moterere Omonene

Obweng'e bw'amarieta y'ebitabu ase amariogi arwete ase egetabu eke:

First column abbreviations in these web documents
Second column abbreviations as given in Moterere Omonene
Third column source as given in Moterere Omonene p. x.

TB     T.B.          Tumwimbie Bwana
NK     N.K.          Nyimbo za Kikristo
GrMH1  Gr. M.H. (I)  Grosse Missionsharfe, Erster Band
GrMH2  Gr. M.H. (II) Grosse Missionsharfe, Zweiter Band
PB1    P.B. (I)      Posaunen-Buch, Erster Band
PB2    P.B. (II)     Posaunen-Buch, Zweiter Band
AH     A.H.          Augustana Hymnal
NT     N.T.          Nyimbo Takatifu
HC     H.C.          Hymnal Companion
MB     M.B.N.S.Z.    Mwimbiene Bwana na Sauti Zake
OK     O.K.          Ogotera Kw'Egekristo
GB     G.B.          Golden Bells
RL     R.L.          Reichslieder
JH     J.H.          Junior Hymnal
NS     N.S.          Nyimbo Standard
YH     Y.H.          Youth Hymnal
SSS    S.S & S.      Sacred Songs & Solos
TM     T.M.          Tumshangilie Mungu
                       [5th ed, enlarged, March 1979]
RH     R.H.          Redemption Hymnal
SBH    S.B.H         Service Book and Hymnal
LBW    L.B.W.        Lutheran Book of Worship
Mel    Mel.          Melodienbuch
CH     C.H.          Church Hymnal
EH     E.H.          English Hymnal
TR     T.R.          Tenzi za Rohoni
BV     B.V.          Bibeltronga Vanners sangbook
MO                   Moterere Omonene

Moterere Omonene Music: Epiphany

Hymns from Moterere Omonene: Epiphany

Some music from Hymnary dot org and other sources to help with learning hymns in Moterere Omonene.

This is a working document.  Abbreviations

OMOROBERIO BW'AMATERA AYARE IME Y'EGETABU EKE.

4. OBUYA BWA YESO NKOOROKERA BORE ABAO MOSUNTE (EPIFANIA, MISSION)

54 Yeso, Neng'enang'eni Enene

[MO Eriogi NK128 Ogotera: Jesu grosser Winderstern PB137 LBW291 NK40 MB54 Omoroisia eriogi: J Ulrich 1634-1712 Omoroisia amang'ana: E Normmerster 1671-1756]
4 verses

Ogotera: Jesu, großer Wunderstern
Omoroisia amang'ana: Erdmann Neumeister, 1671-1756
Eriogi: MEINEN JESUM LASS ICH NICHT
Omoroisia eriogi: Johann Ulich, 1634-1712
Meter: 78 78 77

🎹 Recording: Organ Setting from Small Church Music #2984
https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/182253/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-TheeOJesusIll-MeinenJesum-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3   

   Lyrics:

First Line: Jesu, grosser WundersternAuthor: Erdmann NeumeisterLanguage: German
Copyright: Public Domain

1 Jesu, großer Wunderstern,
der aus Jacob erschienen:
meine Seele will so gern
dir an deinem Feste dienen.
Nimm doch, nimm doch gnädig an,
was ich Armer schenken kann.  

2 Nimm das Gold des Glandens hin,
wie ich's von dir selber habe
und damit beschenket bin;
so ist dir's die liebes Gabe.
Laß es auch bewährt und rein
in dem Kreuzes ofen sein. 

3 Nimm den Weihrauch des Gebets,
laß ihn gnädig dir genügen;
Herz und Lippen sollen stets,
ihn zu opfern vor dir lieben.
Wann ich bete, nimm es auf
und sprich Ja und Amen drauf. 

4 Nimm die Myrrhen bittrer Reu;
ach, mich schmerzet meine Sünde:
aber du bist fromm und treu,
daß ich Trost und Gnade finde,
und nun fröhlich sprechen kann,
Jesus nimmt mein Opfer an.

Source: Evang.-Lutherisches Gesangbuch #134

   Tune: 

Name: MEINEN JESUM LASS ICH NICHT
Composer: Johann Ulich, 1634-1712
Meter: 78 78 77
Key: F Major
Ulich at Wikipedia De https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Ulich

55 Oyomo Nere Twanchete

[MO Eriogi: NK117 Ogotera: Einer Ist's an dem wir hangen PB162 NK41 MB55 Omoroisia amang'ana: A Knapp 1798-1834 Omoroisia eriogi: P Nicolai 1556-1607]
5 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune:

56 Omoruoti Noyomo

[MO Eriogi: PB1 uk 9 NK42 Ogotera: Einer is Koenig MB56 Omoroisia amang'ana: JLK Allendorf PB 11X(388)]
4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

57 Ning'o 're Omosani One?

[MO Eriogi na Ogotera: Wollt ihr wissen, was mein Preis? GrMH178 RL95 NK43 MB57 Omoroisia eriogi: JB Reinmann, 1747 Omoroisia amang'ana" JC Schwedler, 1672-1730]
5 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

58 Erieta Erimo Rinene

[MO Eriogi PB1260 AH7 NK44 MB58 Omoroisia Eriogi: D Borniarasky, 1752-1828 Omoonchori: John Mason Neale, 1861.]
6 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

59 Emeremo Togokora Neyao 'Monene one

[MO Eriogi: Hier liegt vor deiner Majestaet Ogotera: Die Sach' is dein, Herr Jesu Christ. PB2:274 NK45 MB59 Omoroisia Eriogi: JM Herdyn, Pries werk, 1800 Omoroisia amang'ana: Ekebungo 1 na 2, Preiswerk, 1829 ekebungo 3: F.v.Zaremba, 1794-1874]
3 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

60 'Boruoti Bwa Nyasae

[MO Eriogi: Fahrefort. Ogotera: Reich des Herrn PB114 NK46 MB60 Omoroisia Eriogi IG Riemeyer 1704 Omoroisia amang'ana: CB Garve 1763-1841]
6 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

61 Mwensi Yatogie Amabera

[MO Eriogi ri'ogotera: Nnn preiset alle PB1:170 NK47 MB61 Omoroisia Eriogi na amang'ana: MAvLoewenstern 1594-1648]
5 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

62 Yeso, 'Moruoti bw'ens' eye

[MO Eriogi: PB1:62 LBW47 Ogotera: Koenig, Jesu, streite, siee MB63 Omoroisia Eriogi: P Nicolai 1556-1608 Omoroisia amang'ana: Temanyekaneti ]
1 verse

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

63 Yeso 'Motooria 'Monyene chinguru

[MO Eriogi: Egecheremani. Ogotera: Schoenster Herr Jesus. PB1:254 AH317 LBW518 NK50 MB64 Korwa: Silesia 1842. Omoroisia amang'ana: Temanyekaneti Munster 1677.]
4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

64 Yeso 'mogwenia

[MO Eriogi: Jesu, hirf siegen. Ogotera: Jesus ist Kommen PB1:388 uk. IX NK51. Korwa 1793 MB65 Allendorf 1693-1773. Omoroisia amang'ana: JLK.]
6 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

65 'Moruoti Nere Yeso Bweka

[MO Eriogi na ogotera: Jesus Christus herrscht als Koenig. PB1uk22 NK52 MB66. Omoroisia amang'ana: PF Hiller 1699-1769.]
5 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

66 'Mbura Gatwe

[MO Eriogi: Stille senkt der duft'ge Schleier. Ogotera: Geist vom Vater, taue taue. RL323 NK53 MB67. Omoroisia eriogi: FA Schulz 1842. Omoroisia amang'ana: R Amstein 1846-1923.]
4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

67 Inche Ningotogie

[MO Eriogi: Ich hab'mich ergeben. Ogotera: Ich will dich erheben. RL39 PB2:415 NK54 MB68. Korwa: 1819. Omoroisia amang'ana: G Knak]
5 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

68 Twarangerigwe Intwe Twensi

[MO Eriogi na ogotera: Es Klingtein Ruf. NK55 MB69. Omoroisia eriogi: FA Schulz, 1842. Omoroisia amang'ana: R Amstein 1846-1923.]
4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

69 Togende 'Segi

[MO Eriogi: O Worship the King. PB1:293 RL538 NK56. Ogotera: Zieht Froelich hinaeus LBW548 MB70. Omoroisia eriogi: W Croft, London 1708 Omoroisia amang'ana: CG Bath 1799-1862.]
3 Verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

70 'Bokoreri Obuya Nkorw' Asore

[MO Eriogi: Ekendali: TM113 MB71. Omoroisia amang'ana: Enock Kalembo]
5 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

71 Twaigure Egetureri

[MO SS&S1079 TR61 MB72. Omoroisia eriogi: Wm Kirkpatrick. Omoroisia amang'ana: Priscilla Owens]
4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

72 Ring'ana ri'Omonene Haleluya!

[MO Eriogi: I've a message from the Lord hallelujah SSS411 TR115. Omoroisia eriogi na ogotera: WA Ogden MB73]
3 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

73 Omonene Oyobarangeretie

[MO Thou Who didst call Thy Saints of old MB74 NS534 CH523 SSS1086 TR67]
4 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

74 'S'Amaboko y'Abatomwa

[MO Omoroisia eriogi na amang'ana: Sila Msangi MB75]
3 verses

Ogotera:
Omoroisia amang'ana:
Eriogi:
Omoroisia eriogi:
Meter:  

   Lyrics:

   Tune: 

Notes:

Moterere Omonene "Let Us Praise the Lord" is a Confessional Lutheran hymnal in the language called Ekegusii. It was published in 2008 through the Lutheran Heritage Foundation in coordination with Kiarurwe na Ekanisa y'Ekeinchili Ekelutheri Kenya (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya). The Lutheran Heritage edition is from 2010. It was typeset and printed by Printwell Industries, Ltd. Nairobi, Kenya.

Moterere Omonene consists of 347 hymns. This volume has Sunday liturgies, orders of service for weddings, funerals, confirmations, baptisms, various dedications, the propers for each Sunday, and Luther’s Small Catechism.  It is a very good beginning for an Ekegusii language Lutheran hymnal. But there are several points at which it could bear improvement. It contains no musical notation for either the Liturgical settings or the hymns. There are frequent typographical errors. In some cases the translation choices in hymns are worth improving.

An additional aim of this project is to help English speaking Lutherans in America to grow in appreciation of the common heritage they share with their Confessional Lutheran brothers and sisters in Kenya of the Abagusii people.

Ekegusii Terms and English Equivalent

The information about the hymns, authors, composers, etc. in Moterere Omonene is sometimes misspelled, incorrectly typeset, or sometimes just in error. As I work through the hymns I will try to make the information uniform in presentation and content. I will be looking for organists to record some settings for the church in Kenya to use in training pastors and congregations. I also hope to work with LHF to put Moterere Omonene on the Hymnary.org website.

Eriogi = Melody/Tune
Omoroisia Eriogi = Tune composer
Omoroisia Amang'ana = Composer
Omochakano = Composer/Music Writer
Ogotera = Poem/Song/Lyrics
Omoroisia Ogotera = Poet/Lyricists
Ase ogotera korwete = Based on a hymn, or derived from the hymn

Moterere Omonene Music: Advent to Christmas

Hymns from Moterere Omonene: Advent through Christmas

Some music from Hymnary dot org and other sources to help with learning hymns in Moterere Omonene.

This is a working document.  Abbreviations

OMOROBERIO BW'AMATERA AYARE IME Y'EGETABU EKE.

A. AMATERA AYAGOTWOROKIA IGORO Y'OMONENE YESU

1. Yeso Naganyire

1 Hosana! Atogigwe

🎼 Hymn Page with setting: https://diatheke.blogspot.com/2018/12/ogotera-1-hosana-atogigwe.html
🎹 Piano https://drive.google.com/open?id=1S5kWpu4kcK1nfGURuGqsKpJ-2bfPssw6
👨🎤 Acapella [sorry for poor recording quality]
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b9duvEuWXDq97k58I0DNUsvEa5lm_upT/view?usp=sharing

2 Hosana, Mesia 

Tune: GROSSER GOTT at Hymnary dot org
Tune sources: Mwimbieni Bwana #2, Nyimbo za Kikristo #2
Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7
Key: F Major
Source: Allgemeines Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, c. 1774
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Recording: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/148338/hymnary/audio/GG2013/004-holy%20god%20we.mp3 

3 Sayoni Ogoke!

Tune: JUDAS MACCABEUS Handel at Hymnary dot org
Composer: George Frederick Handel (1748)
Meter: 5.5.6.5.6.5.6.5. with refrain
Key: D Major
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Recording: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/148477/hymnary/audio/GG2013/238-thine%20is%20the%20glory.mp3

4 Igora Ebisieri Bionsi

Tune: TRURO at Hymnary dot orgMwimbieni Bwana #4,
Composer: Thomas Williams, of Clerkenwell Green (1789)
Composer: Charles Burney
Meter:  8.8.8.8
Key: C Major
Source: Psalmodia Evangelica, T. Williams, 1789
🎹 Piano: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/148391/hymnary/audio/GG2013/093-lift%20up%20your%20heads.mp3
🎹 Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/182497/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-LiftUpYourHeads-Truro-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

5 Naki indakorotote buya

Tune: ST. THEODULPH (Teschner) at Hymnary dot org
Composer: Melchior Teschner (1613)
Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
Key: B♭ Major/C Major
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹  Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/182260/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-FarewellIGladly-ValetWillIch-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3🎹 Piano: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/179267/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-AllGloryLaud-StTheodulph-SPiano-128-CAM.mp3

6 Abakristo, chibeke chinkoro

Tune: AUS MEINES HERZENS GRUNDE at Hymnary dot org
Composer: David Wolder
Meter: 7.6. 7.6. 6.7. 7.6
Key: F Major
Source: Neu Catechismus Gesangbüchlein, Hamburg, 1598
Ogotera: Mit Ernst, o
Omoroisia amang'ana: V.Thilo, 1607-1662 Menschenkinder. PB 15 na 94 Omoroisia Ogotera: J.W. Frabk, 1679
Eriogi: TB2 MB 6
Recording: Not the same timing as MO/MB 6, 🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181287/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-AriseOChristian-AusMeines-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

7 Nkoro Yane Tegerera

Tune:  FRÖHLICH SOLL MEIN HERZE SPRINGEN at Hymnary dot org
Composer: Johann Crüger
Meter: 8.3.3.6 D
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181290/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-AllMyHeart-Frohlich-Soll-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

8 Ochire 'Motooria

Tune:  Kebena TM1 MB8 Kebena
☐ No Recordings yet

9 Oboremu, Ogosemeria kwane

Tune: O du mein Trost und süsses Hoffen at Hymnary dot org
No Audio only Recordings yet
🎹 Youtube German https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msaNBd3tG4g
🎹 Youtube Instrumental https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kizf8l-LZOk
🎹 Youtube synthstring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMvaKfvth5U 

10 Omonene ngocha are

Tune:  Kingoni
Eriogi: TB 6ed NA4 MB9 Omoroisia Ogotera: Moses OM Mdegella
☐ No Recordings yet

2. Okoiborwa Kwaye Yeso

11 Narure Rero Igoro

Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH at Hymnary dot org
Composer: Martin Luther (1535)
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Key: C Major
Source: Geist­liche Lied­er, by Val­en­tin Schu­mann (Leip­zig, Ger­ma­ny: 1539)
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180727/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-GiveHeedMyHeart-Himmel-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181702/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-FromHeavenAbove-Himmel-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3 

12 Inchuo Tomosike Yesu

Tune QUEM PASTORIS Hymnary dot org
Meter: 8.8.8.7
Key: F Major
Source: 14th Century Carol
🎹 Piano https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180144/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-JesusGoodAbove-QuemPL-SPiano-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180143/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-JesusGoodAbove-PipeL1C-128-CAM.mp3
Lyrics: Kommt und lasst uns Christum ehren
Lieder Archiv https://www.lieder-archiv.de/den_die_hirten_lobeten_sehre-notenblatt_407020.htmlELH # 128 https://hymnary.org/hymn/ELH1996/128

13 Masoge, Yeso Omonene one

Tune: Es ist gewisslich, or MARTIN LUTHER, or LUTHER'S HYMN Hymnary dot org page
Composer: Martin Luther
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7
Key: A Major
Source: Joseph Klug's Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1535
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180463/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-LordYouHaveBeen-Luther-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Piano: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180464/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-LordYouHaveBeen-Luther-SPiano-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Pipe Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181308/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-TheDayIsSurely-Gewisslich-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3
Tune sources: PBI:115; LBW321 NK11 MB13
Composer Johann Eccard 1591 (MO has this)
Lyrics: Paul Gerhardt 1607-1676

14 Rituku Richenu

Tune: O SANCTISSIMA [SILICIAN MARINERS] Hymnary dot org
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
Key: D Major
Source: Sicilian melody; The European Magazine and London Review, 1792; Tattersall's Improved Psalmody, 1794; Anonymous European folksong tune
Tune sources: PBI:233 NK12
Lyrics: O du froehliche, O du selige
Translated from: MB14
Source of Hymn: Sicily 1803
Lyricist: J.D. Falk
🎹 Piano: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/148662/hymnary/audio/GG2013/546-lord%20dismiss%20us.mp3🎹 Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180313/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-LordDismissUs-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3🎹 Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/182663/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-SaviourLikeAShepherd-SicilianM-PipeA-128-CAM.mp3

15 Orosagia Rwarure

Tune:  ES IST EIN ROS Hymnary dot org
Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6
Key: F Major
Source: Alte Catholische Geisliche Kirchengasäng, Cologne, 1599
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune sources for MO: PB 1:228, LBW58 NK13, MB15
🎹 Piano: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180315/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-LoHowARose-EsIstEinRos-SPiano-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180314/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-LoHowARose-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180575/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-AGreatAndMighty-EinRos-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

16 Twagosogeirie Aye Yeso

Tune :  GELOBET SEIST DU Hymnary dot org 
MO Tune sources: PB 1:15, LBW48, NK14, MB16
Meter:  8.7.8.8.4
Key:   C Major
Source:  Eyn Enchiridion oder Handbüchlein, Erfurt, 1524
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181300/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-OJesusChrist-GelobetSeist-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

17 Totere na Gotogia

Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Hymnary dot org
Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5
Key: F Major
Source: German melody, 14th cent.; Klug's Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1535
🎹 Piano: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/148414/hymnary/audio/GG2013/132-good%20christian%20friends.mp3
🎹 Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180155/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-GoodChristiansAll-PipeL1C-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Piano and Organ: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180157/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-GoodChristiansAll-InDulciJubilo--OPiano-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Piano: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180156/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-GoodChristianMen-IDulciJ-SPaino-128-CAM.mp3

18 Inchuo Nomogoko

Tune ADESTE FIDELES at Hymnary dot org
Composer (attributed to): John Francis Wade
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Key: G Major
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Piano: https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/179613/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-OComeAllYeFaithful-SPiano-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/182709/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-HowFirmAFoundation-PortugueseH-PipeA-128-CAM.mp3 

19 Obotuko Obochenu!

Tune: STILLE NACHT at Hymnary dot org
Composer : Franz Xaver Gruber (1818)
Meter: Irregular
Key: B♭ Major/C Major
Source: Franz Gruber, 1818
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Piano in B flat https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/179599/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-SilentNight-SPiano-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Organ in B flat https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/179598/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-SilentNight-PipeL1C-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Youtube video in the key of A flat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AuSXvutXsE

20 Inchuo Abarisia Bethlehem!

Tune:KOMMET IHR HIRTEN at Hymnary dot org
Meter: 10.10.10.4
Key: G Major
Source: Bohemian Folk
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Youtube instrumental https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3yXWX0KcJo
🎹 Youtube trumpet/pipes instrumental https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCU1_kNW1j0

21 Abana Inchuo Bethlehemu

Tune: IHR KINDERLEIN KOMMET Hymnary dot org
MO rec tunes PB1:166, NK19
Composer: J. A. P. Schulz
Meter: 6.5.6.5 D
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Piano https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/184419/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-OhComeLittleChildren-Schulz-SPiano-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181183/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-OComeLittle-Schulz-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

22 Yeso Omwana Omuya

Tune: Du lieber, heil'ger, frommer Christ
LIGHT OF THE NATIONS Hymnary dot org
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Key: A Major
no recordings yet
🎹 Youtube German choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6SbyH-5V1g
🎹 Youtube acapella German choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl1j5i1v1Ms

23 Togia Nyasae Abakristo

Tune Kommt her, ihr liebsten MB23
Tune: LOBT GOTT IHR CHRISTEN Hymnary dot org
Composer: Nikolaus Herman (1560)
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Old German
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Piano https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181223/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-ThePeopleThatSat-LobtGott-SPiano-128-CAM.mp3🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181222/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-ThePeopleThat-LobtGott-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

24 Ase Ense Eye Yonsi

Tune NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND Hymnary dot org
Composer: Martin Luther
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Key: G Minor
Source: Enchiridion (Erfurt, 1524) (melody); Geystliche gesagk Buchleyn, Wittenberg, 1524
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Piano https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181700/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-LetTheEarth-NunKomm-SPiano-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Piano https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/148373/hymnary/audio/GG2013/055-come%20like%20driving-482.mp3
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181698/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-SaviourOfTheNations-NunKomm-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

25 Nyasae noyo bw'Obonene

Tune: MENDELSSOHN Hymnary dot org
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1840)
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Key: F Major
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Piano https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/179359/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-HarkTheHeraldAngels-SPiano-128-CAM.mp3🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/179358/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-HarkTheHerald-PipeL1C-128-CAM.mp3

26 Ense, Igoro Goka!

Tune: NARODIL SE KRISTUS PÁN Hymnary dot org
Meter: 7.4.7.4 with refrain
Key: F Major
Source: Bohemian, 15th cent.
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181299/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-LetOurGladness-Narodil-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

27 Omwana Oiboirwe

Tune: GERMANIA (?) Hymnary dot org
Hymn: Zu Bethlehem geboren
Name: [To us in Bethl'em city]
Meter: 7.6.7.6.4.6.
Key: G Major
Source: Köln Psalter, 1638
MHI:29, NK25, MB27
🎹 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kUZokkyjJs
🎹 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvF7lGIBTMw
Melody: Paris 1599; Geistlicher Psalter, Köln 1638
Text: Friedrich Spee (1591–1635) 1637

28 Boka Bwango

Hymn: Ihr Hirten Erwacht Hymnary dot org
TB10 NK26 MB28
From: Paderborn
🎹 Youtube (variant) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfIgCD-qK0
🎹 Youtube brass ensemble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5yMX3eoiWc

29 Rituko ri'Omogok' Aand' Onsi

Hymn: Frochliche Weihnacht uberali
Eriogi: Ekeruri
NK 27 PB 111 26 MB26
🎹 Youtube Piano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEbc34eXwHw
🎹 Youtube Vienna Boys' Choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVVxJQCDCLE
WP Info https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%B6hliche_Weihnacht_%C3%BCberall

30 Ayerera Abarisia

Hymn: O laufet, ihr Hirten
TB5, MB30, NK28
🎹 Possibly Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCviqtAqtKg
🎹 Youtube Choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzkCmkqw3Gc
Lieder Archiv https://www.lieder-archiv.de/o_laufet_ihr_hirten-notenblatt_402011.html

31 Bamalaika Inchuo Korwa Igoro!

Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH Hymnary dot org
Composer: Martin Luther (1535)
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Key: C Major
Source: Geist­liche Lied­er, by Val­en­tin Schu­mann (Leip­zig, Ger­ma­ny: 1539)
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Piano https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/148401/hymnary/audio/GG2013/111-from%20heaven%20above.mp3
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180727/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-GiveHeedMyHeart-Himmel-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Organ, a little faster
 https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181702/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-FromHeavenAbove-Himmel-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

32 Omwana Omwanchwa Rar' Aye

MO info German melody. from the hymn: Schlaf Wohl, du Himmelsknabe du TB17 PB111 22, NK30 MB32 Korwa: Kadriga 1706 Omoroisia amang'ana: Schubert, 1734-1791
I'm not sure which Schubert is meant. FA Schubert b1797-d1828. The note "from Riga 1706" is obscure.
Tune?: Schlaf' wohl, du Himmelsknabe, du
🎹 Youtube of German choir with this tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar7LMAWan3g

33 Ing'ende amo nabarisia

MO info: "Eriogi na ogotera: Mit den Hirten will Ich gehen. Gr. MH139 NK31 TB17 PB111 22 NK30 MB33, Omoroisia eriogi: A. Rische 1819-1906, Omoroisia amang'ana: E. Quandt 18351911"
Melody and Hymn: Mit den Hirten will Ich gehen. [book references]
Lyricist: A. Rische [dates],
Composer Quandt [dates w typo]
🎹 Possible match, Youtube German soloist with guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dlLinkz4Sk
WP https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mit_den_Hirten_will_ich_gehen

34 Abakristo Goka

MO info: Eriogi na ogotera: Freut euch, ihr lieben Christen, LBW87 NK32 MB34 Omoroisia amang'ana: L. Schroeter, 1587 Korwa: 1540
Tune: FREUT EUCH, IHR LIEBEN Hymnary dot org
Composer: Leonhard Schröter
Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
Key: F Major
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/181207/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-HailToTheLords-FreutEuch-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

35 Rora 'Mwana Yeso as'Orotuba

MO info: GB632 Away in a Manger... OK112

Tune 1: MUELLER Hymnary dot org
Composer: James R. Murray (1887)
Meter: 11.11.11.11
Incipit: 55433 21176 55565
Key: F Major
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/180362/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-AwayInAManger-Mueller-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3🎹 Piano https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/150249/hymnary/audio/GG2013/115-AwayInAManger_Murray_accomp.mp3

Tune2: CRADLE SONG Hymnary dot org
Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick (1895)
Meter: 11.11.11.11
Key: F Major
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Piano https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/150248/hymnary/audio/GG2013/114-AwayInAManger_Kirk_accomp.mp3🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/179298/hymnary/media/SCM/CAM_MP3-AwayInAManger-Cradle-Pipe01C-128-CAM_1180254466.mp3

Tune 3: AFTON WATER Hymnary dot org
Composer: Jonathan E. Spilman
Meter: 11.11.11.11 D
Key: A♭ Major
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/185829/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-LordJesusILong-Spilman-PipeAS-128-CAM_0.mp3

36 As' Emambia y'Enoel

MO info: Eriogi: BV82 OK10 When Christmas morn is...
☐ not found yet

37 Twensi Natogoke

MO info: TM4 MB37 Omoroisia amang'ana: Wilson Kyakajumba
☐ Not found yet

38 Eriogi riarure igoro

MO info: Eriogi ria Kibena. TM8 MB38 Omoroisia amagn'ana: B. Mung'ong'o
☐ Not found yet

39 Twaiboreirwe Omwana

MO info: Eriogi riEgeshambala. TM10 MB39 Omoroisia amang'ana na eriogi: H. Marula
☐ Not found yet

40 Tochenge twensi

MO info Eriogi ri'Ekebarbaig, TM11 MB40 Omoroisia amang'ana na eriogi: Mudimi Ntandu

Mudimi Ntandu is the nom de plume of Dr. Howard S. Olson, one of the main contributors to Tumshangilie Mungu. [p. 19 of http://www.tanzania-network.de/upload/PDF/Habari/2004_3.pdf
see also Olson's vita at http://drs.library.yale.edu/HLTransformer/HLTransServlet?stylename=yul.ead2002.xhtml.xsl&pid=divinity:238&clear-stylesheet-cache=yes
Olson's work at Hymnary dot org https://hymnary.org/person/Olson_HS ]

☐ Not found yet.

41 Twanyorire Omotooria Bono

🎼 Hymn Page with setting: https://diatheke.blogspot.com/2018/12/ogotera-41-twanyorire-omotooria-bono.html
Tune: derived from KIBENA
METER: 9.6.9
Youtube recording of part:
🎹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUZ_BNyLZas 

42 Bogacha Oborabu

MO info: Never shone a light so fair MB42 Korwa: NS56 Eriogi S.S.&S27
First Line: Never shone a light so fair
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.8.7.6.7
Refrain First Line: Christ has come The Prince of glory Hymnary dot org

Tune 1: Never shone a light so fair (LOWRY) Hymnary dot org
Composer: Robert Lowry
Key: D Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune 2: Never shone a light so fair (HARRIS) Hymnary dot org
Composer: Thoro Harris
Copyright: © 1937 by Thoro Harris
☐ No recordings of either

43  Yeso orare Haleluya

MO info: Eriogi: TM3, Korwa: Kinyiramba MB43 Omoroisia amang'ana: Mudimi Ntandu [aka Dr. Howard S. Olson]
☐ No recording found

44 Ase Omochie Oria o Daudi

MO info: Eriogi AH633 SBH41 MB44, Omoroisia amang'ana: CF Alexander, 18 23-95, Omoroisia eriogi: Gauntelett, 1805-76
Cecil Frances Alexander 1818-1895 Hymnary dot org
Henry J. Gauntlett (Henry John), 1805-1876 Hymnary dot org
Once in Royal David's City Hymnary dot org
Tune: IRBY Hymnary dot org
Composer: Henry J. Gauntlett (1849)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7
Key: F Major
Copyright: Public Domain
🎹 Piano https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/196454/hymnary/media/GG2013/MP3-OnceInRoyalDavids-Irby-SPiano-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/179641/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-OnceInRoyal-Proc6v-Irby-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3
🎹 Organ https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/179644/hymnary/media/SCM/MP3-OnceInRoyal-6v-Irby-PipeLC-128-CAM.mp3

45 Omonene Yeso Oiboirwe

MO info: Eriogi: TM13 Korwa Egechagga MB45 Omoroisia amang'ana: Boanerge Moshi
Pastor Boanerege Moshi was/is one of the translators of the Bible in the Kimochi - Chagga dialect [see p 57 and 70 https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/bitstream/handle/123456789/31773/The_Chagga_scapegoat_purification_ritual_and_another_re-reading_of_the_goat_of_Azazel_in_Leviticus_16_1998.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y ]
No recordings yet.

3. Omwaka Omoyia

46 Togende tomobake

☐ MO info: Eriogi: Nun lasst uns Gott dem Herren, Ogotera: Nun last uns gehn und treten PB1 46 NK35b MB46 Korwa N. Selnecker, 1587, Omoroisia amang'ana: P. Gerhardt 1607-1676   

47 Chaka Rituko Eri

☐ MO info: Eriogi: Schwing dich auf zu dienem Omoroisia amang'ana: Gott NK 36 PB1 119 Ogotera: Fang dein Werk mit Jesu an MB47 Omorisia amang'ana: I Zahn, 1666 Omoroisia eriogi: J. Crueger, Berlin, 1653, Korwa: Karibu 1723

48 Yeso Omobwenia ntor' aiga

☐ MO info: Eriogi na ogotera: Treuer Heiland, Wir Sind hier. RL 16 NK37, MB48, Omoroisia eriogi: K.Kocher Stuttgart, 1838 Omoroisia amang'ana: Chr. H. Zeiler, 1779-1860

49 Nagosemeirie Yeso

☐ MO info: Eriogi: Boston, PB1 291 SS$S1000 NK38 Ogotera: Ekengeresa MB49 Omoroisia amang'ana: FR Havergal, 1836-1879

50 Intwanchete As' Omenyete

☐ MO info: Nun lasst uns Gott dem Herren Eriogi: NK39 MB50 Omoroisia eriogi: N. Selneker, 1587 Omoroisia amang'ana: Tamanyekaneti

51 Yeso Nere Omoraai One

☐ MO info: Eriogi na ogotera: Nur Mit Jesu will ich Pilger Wandern PB1 272 TB72 MB51 Omoroisia eriogi na amang'ana: JP Schuk 1811-1892

52 'Rieta Ria Yeso Rigiya

☐ MO info: NS336 CH81 HC318 SBH406 LBW345 OK49 MB57 Omoroisia amang'ana: John Newton 1725-1807, Omoroisia eriogi: AR Reinagle 1799-1877

53 Tomobake Nyasae ekiagera Nomuya

☐ MO info: MB53 Ase ogotera korwete:

Notes:

Hymns still to research 46-53
Hymns without recordings 8, 10, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 45

Moterere Omonene "Let Us Praise the Lord" is a Confessional Lutheran hymnal in the language called Ekegusii. It was published in 2008 through the Lutheran Heritage Foundation in coordination with Kiarurwe na Ekanisa y'Ekeinchili Ekelutheri Kenya (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya). The Lutheran Heritage edition is from 2010. It was typeset and printed by Printwell Industries, Ltd. Nairobi, Kenya.

Moterere Omonene consists of 347 hymns. This volume has Sunday liturgies, orders of service for weddings, funerals, confirmations, baptisms, various dedications, the propers for each Sunday, and Luther’s Small Catechism.  It is a very good beginning for an Ekegusii language Lutheran hymnal. But there are several points at which it could bear improvement. It contains no musical notation for either the Liturgical settings or the hymns. There are frequent typographical errors. In some cases the translation choices in hymns are worth improving.

An additional aim of this project is to help English speaking Lutherans in America to grow in appreciation of the common heritage they share with their Confessional Lutheran brothers and sisters in Kenya of the Abagusii people. 

Ekegusii Terms and English Equivalent

The information about the hymns, authors, composers, etc. in Moterere Omonene is sometimes misspelled, incorrectly typeset, or sometimes just in error. As I work through the hymns I will try to make the information uniform in presentation and content. I will be looking for organists to record some settings for the church in Kenya to use in training pastors and congregations. I also hope to work with LHF to put Moterere Omonene on the Hymnary.org website.

Eriogi = Melody/Tune
Omoroisia Amang'ana = Composer
Omochakano = Composer/Music Writer
Ogotera = Poem/Song/Lyrics
Omoroisia Ogotera = Poet/Lyricists
Ase ogotera korwete =