It Is Well (Kusematsheni)
[Intro]
(Sultry, melodic saxophone solo over a slow, steady piano rhythm)
[Verse 1]
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
[Chorus]
Kusematsheni, kusematsheni,
(It is well, it is well)
Kusematsheni emphefumlweni wam.
(It is well with my soul)
[Verse 2]
Noba uSathane angandilinga,
(Though Satan should buffet)
Noba iinzima zingandeyisa,
(Though trials should come)
Ndiyazi uKristu unononophelo,
(I know Christ has regard)
Ophalaz’ igazi ngenxa yam.
(And has shed His own blood for my soul)
[Chorus]
Kusematsheni, kusematsheni,
Kusematsheni emphefumlweni wam.
[Musical Interlude]
(Saxophone solo – soaring and emotive)
[Verse 3]
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
Zonke izono zam zicinyiwe,
(All my sins are wiped away)
It is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Ndikhululekile egameni lakhe!
(I am free in His name!)
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
[Spoken Word / Testimony]
(Music swells softly in the background)
This letter is to the One who never fails, never leaves, nor forsakes.
Even in my darkest moments, He stayed by my side.
When my back was against the wall and hope faded away,
He restored it time and time again.
It is well... it is well with my soul.
Sickness has struck and tried to bring me down,
Made me weak, tried to steal my strength and joy.
But in my moment of weakness, I remembered:
You already fought this battle for me.
You have already won this race for me because of Your blood on the cross.
I will fight against Satan's will, because in You I have faith.
And I know... it is well.
[Bridge / Refrain]
Khululeka, mphefumlo wam,
(Be at peace, my soul)
Uthixo ulungile ngamaxesha onke.
(God is good all the time)
It is well...
Kusematsheni.
[Final Chorus]
Kusematsheni, kusematsheni,
Kusematsheni emphefumlweni wam.
[Outro]
It is well...
Kusematsheni.
My soul...
(Final saxophone flourish fades into silence
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