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The Mission Song

South Africa Johannesburg Mission Song

There’s a land we have all come to, chosen from on high
To serve with our Lord’s guidance leaving all behind
Bringing light to those who never knew the way
Sending the gift restored again in latter-days.
We’ve been called to build the kingdom in Johannesburg .
We will serve the Lord with strength, love and faith.
We shall go forth proclaiming with the spirit of truth
‘Till all people learn the things we know are true.

Tumelo hunya kitebe*, remember what we have
Hlanganani nonke**, in this land our banner stands
Bringing light to those who never knew the way
Sending the gift restored again in latter-days.
We’ve been called to build the kingdom in Johannesburg .
We will serve the Lord with strength, love and faith.
We shall go forth proclaiming with the spirit of truth
‘Till all people learn the things we know are true.

In the land of many colors with its transcendent past
Uniting all God's children with the plan of happiness.
Bringing light to those who never knew the way
Sending the gift restored again in latter-days.
We’ve been called to build the kingdom in Johannesburg .
We will serve the Lord with strength, love and faith.
We shall go forth proclaiming with the spirit of truth
‘Till all people learn the things we know are true

*  Setswana for "Faith in Him is a shield"
**  Zulu for “All united”

Words and Music by Elder David Otterstrom
Arrangement by Elder Jarrett Wheatley
Inspired by Sister Jane Bowden
Sung by Elders Jordan Adams, Douglas Sagastizado and Steven Turnbow
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