My Light and My Salvation
A song made by Mathews Mulemi
My Light and My Salvation
A song made by Mathews Mulemi
MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION
By Brother Mathews Mulemi & Sister Mary Ikabongo
Genre: Afrobeat Worship / Contemporary zed Gospel
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INTRO (Spoken)
Brother Mathews:
"Livingstone, Zambia—are you ready to worship?"
Sister Mary:
"This is Sister Mary Ikabongo!"
Brother Mathews:
"And Brother Mathews Mulemi!"
Both:
"Come on, let's lift up the name of our God!"
Choir:
"Hallelujah!"
Brother Mathews:
"The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?"
Sister Mary:
"I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where does my help come?"
Both:
"Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth!"
Choir:
"Oh-oh-oh... Yahweh!
Oh-oh-oh... We trust in You!"
(Music builds with drums, shakers, and keys.)
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CHORUS
Brother Mathews & Sister Mary:
You are my light, my salvation, Lord, I will not fear.
Keeper of my life, You never sleep nor slumber.
Mountain-moving God, our refuge ever strong,
We lift Your name forever, forever You reign.
Choir:
Forever You reign!
Forever You reign!
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VERSE 1 – Brother Mathews Mulemi
When darkness tries to cover my way,
Your Word becomes the lamp to my feet.
Though enemies rise and troubles surround me,
I will stand firm, my heart will believe.
One thing I seek, one thing I desire,
To dwell in Your presence all my days.
You hide me safely under Your shadow,
And fill my mouth with songs of praise.
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CHORUS
Brother Mathews & Sister Mary:
You are my light, my salvation, Lord, I will not fear.
Keeper of my life, You never sleep nor slumber.
Mountain-moving God, our refuge ever strong,
We lift Your name forever, forever You reign.
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VERSE 2 – Sister Mary Ikabongo
I lift my eyes unto the mountains,
Where does my help come from today?
My help comes from the Lord Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth always.
You hold my hand through every season,
You guard my coming and my going.
Through every tear and every victory,
Your faithful love keeps overflowing.
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CHORUS
Brother Mathews & Sister Mary:
You are my light, my salvation, Lord, I will not fear.
Keeper of my life, You never sleep nor slumber.
Mountain-moving God, our refuge ever strong,
We lift Your name forever, forever You reign.
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VERSE 3 – Brother Mathews Mulemi
Though nations shake and oceans thunder,
Though storms arise and mountains fall,
There is a river flowing with mercy,
Your presence gives us strength through all.
You are our refuge and our fortress,
An ever-present help in need.
We will be still and know Your power,
For You alone are King indeed.
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VERSE 4 – Sister Mary Ikabongo
When I walk through valleys of uncertainty,
Your gentle voice keeps calling me.
You turn my fear into a testimony,
Your grace rewrites my destiny.
Morning by morning, Your love surrounds me,
Even the night shines bright with hope.
You are the anchor of my future,
In every season You uphold.
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CHORUS
Brother Mathews & Sister Mary:
You are my light, my salvation, Lord, I will not fear.
Keeper of my life, You never sleep nor slumber.
Mountain-moving God, our refuge ever strong,
We lift Your name forever, forever You reign.
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VERSE 5 – DUET
Brother Mathews:
Together we sing of Your goodness,
Together we stand in Your grace.
Sister Mary:
From every tribe and every nation,
We gather here to seek Your face.
Brother Mathews:
Our hearts are fixed, our eyes are lifted.
Sister Mary:
Your promises will never fail.
Both:
Through every age Your name is holy,
Our God forever will prevail.
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BRIDGE (Call and Response)
Brother Mathews:
The Lord is my light!
Choir & Sister Mary:
Whom shall I fear?
Sister Mary:
The Lord is my keeper!
Choir & Brother Mathews:
Always near!
Brother Mathews:
God is our refuge!
Choir & Sister Mary:
Strong and true!
All:
We will trust forever in You!
(Repeat 2x)
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FINAL CHORUS
All:
You are my light, my salvation, Lord, I will not fear.
Keeper of my life, You never sleep nor slumber.
Mountain-moving God, our refuge ever strong,
We lift Your name forever, forever You reign.
Forever You reign!
Forever You reign!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
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OUTRO (Spoken)
Sister Mary:
"Thank you for worshipping with us."
Brother Mathews:
"May the peace, strength, and presence of God go with you wherever you are."
Sister Mary:
"This has been Sister Mary Ikabongo..."
Brother Mathews:
"...and Brother Mathews Mulemi."
Both:
"Remember, the Lord is your light and your salvation."
Choir:
"Amen... Amen... Amen..."
