“E yo ninu Oluwa, E yo” is a beloved Yoruba hymn that translates to “Rejoice in the Lord, rejoice.” This timeless song has been sung in churches and homes across the Yoruba-speaking world for generations, offering a powerful message of joy, hope, and unwavering faith in God.
The hymn, filled with rich biblical imagery and heartfelt expressions of devotion, invites listeners to experience the deep joy that comes from a personal relationship with God. It encourages believers to find solace and strength in the Lord, regardless of the circumstances they face. The repetitive chorus, “E yo, e yo. E yo nin’Oluwa e yo,” creates a sense of unity and togetherness as believers lift their voices in praise.
The lyrics of “E yo ninu Oluwa, E yo” explore various themes, including the sovereignty of God, the power of His word, and the importance of trusting in Him. It reminds believers that God is the source of all joy and that His love endures forever. The hymn also encourages believers to persevere in their faith, even in the face of adversity, and to find strength in the community of believers.
E YO NINU OLUWA, E YO
- E yo ninu Oluwa, E yo
Eyin t’okan re se dede
Eyin t’o ti yan Oluwa
L’ibanuje ati aro lo.E yo, e yo, E yo nin’Oluwa e yo
E yo, E yo E yo nin’Oluwa e yo. - E yo, to r’oun l’Oluwa
L’aye ati l’orun pelu
Oro re bor’ohun gbogbo
O l’agbara l’ati gbala.
- Gba t’a ba n ja ija rere
Ti ota fere bori yin
Ogun Olorun t’a ko ri
Poju awon ota yin lo.
- B’okunkun ti le yi o ka
Pelu isudede gbogbo
Mase je k’Okan re damu
Sa gbekel’Oluwa d’opin.
- E yo ninu Oluwa, e yo
E k’orin iyin re kikan
Fi duru ati ohun ko
Halleluyah l’ohun goro.
BE GLAD IN THE LORD
- BE glad in the Lord, and rejoice,
All ye that are upright in heart;
And ye that have made Him your choice,
Bid sadness and sorrow depart.
Rejoice ! . . . rejoice ! . . .
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Rejoice ! . . . rejoice ! . . .
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
- Be joyful, for He is the Lord,
On earth and in heaven supreme;
He fashions and rules by His word;
The “Mighty” and “Strong” to redeem.
- What though in the conflict for right
Your enemies almost prevail!
God’s armies, just hid from your sight,
Are more than the foes which assail.
- Though darkness surround you by day,
Your sky by the night be o’er cast,
Let nothing your spirit dismay,
But trust till the danger is past.
- Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
His praises proclaiming in song;
With harp, and with organ, and voice,
The loud Hallelujahs prolong.
