13. Ebenezer lami

This hymn expresses gratitude to God, referred to metaphorically, for His constant help, love, and protection throughout life, acknowledging dependence on Him and requesting continued presence and ownership. The central theme is unwavering faith and trust in God's provision and faithfulness despite personal failings.

1. Thixo wami onosizo, Ngiyafis' ukukubonga; Ungisiza ngeqiniso, Ungeqisa nezindonga. Sengimis' iEbenezer, Okukuthi: "Usizile." Nangomuso ungikhweze, Ungigcine ngiphilile.

2. Wangifuna ngidukile, Ngingasezwa izwi lakho, Wangicosha, ngaphukile, Wangibek' ehlombe lakho, Yek', uthando olungaka! Ngingathini ngalo mina? Kuyo yonke leminyaka, Wanginaka, wangigcina.

3. Nkosi, ngizesaba kodwa, Ngingethemb' awam' amandla, Ngiwethemba um'sa wodwa, Ngizwe njal' esakh' isandla. Thatha inhliziyo yami, Bek' uphawu Iwakho kuyo; Ngibe-nawe, ube-nami, Khon' impela nginemfuyo.