Cac Hymn | 718 Yoruba

In some CAC branches, this hymn is also sung during the Holy Communion service, focusing on the glory revealed in Christ’s sacrifice.

CAC Hymn 718 is not a translation of a Western text. It is an – a musical summation of Aladura soteriology. Its repetitive cries, pentatonic contours, and direct address to the Spirit reveal a Christianity that has been fully indigenized. For the Yoruba CAC member, singing Hymn 718 is not performance; it is being saved again in real time.

Note: This is a direct translation of the Yoruba lyrics to illustrate meaning. I hear my Savior calling, "Take your cross and follow me." The path He opened, I will walk, I will follow Him everywhere. I will follow Him into the garden, I will follow Him to the place of judgment, He will give me grace and glory, 3. Key Themes and Meaning Total Surrender (Jesu titele):

You don’t need to be in a church service to sing . Here is a simple guide for personal or family worship: cac hymn 718 yoruba

Translated, this means:

| | Literal English Translation | |-----------------------|--------------------------------| | 1. Igbala ni mo fe, okan mi n be fun un; | Salvation I desire, my heart begs for it; | | Mo fe mimo iye, mimo iye; | I want living holiness, living holiness; | | Jesu ma fun mi, ma fun mi. | Jesus, please give me, please give me. | | Egbe: Igbala, igbala, igbala ni mo fe; | Chorus: Salvation, salvation, salvation I desire; | | Emi Mimo, ma ran mi lowo, | Holy Spirit, help me, | | Ki n le gba ‘gbala. | So I may receive salvation. |

Future research should compare this hymn with Muslim Wird (litany) in Yorubaland and examine how CAC hymnody influenced later Nigerian gospel artists like Ebenezer Obey (who began as a CAC chorister). In some CAC branches, this hymn is also

For non-Yoruba speakers or second-generation Yoruba Christians, here is a direct translation that preserves the poetic essence.

: Christian hymns typically carry theological themes, including praise, thanksgiving, repentance, or teachings on Christian living. The content of Hymn 718 likely aligns with broader Christian theology, expressed in a way that resonates with Yoruba-speaking Christians.

CAC Hymn 718 Yoruba holds immense cultural significance within the Yoruba Christian community. The hymn is often sung during times of worship, fellowship, and celebration, bringing people together in a shared experience of faith and devotion. The use of Yoruba language and imagery in the hymn helps to create a sense of cultural ownership and identity, allowing Yoruba Christians to express their faith in a way that is authentic and meaningful to them. I hear my Savior calling, "Take your cross and follow me

Thus Hymn 718 is not merely an altar call hymn; it is a war cry against existential bondage.

In performance, the hymn accelerates from andante (prayerful) to allegro (jubilant) by the final verse, mirroring the Aladura journey from confession to assurance.