[male vocals] Oh,
we
lift
our
hands
in
gratitude
today
For
the
shepherds
leading
the
way
Simeon
David
Banda
stands
in
light
Giving
thanks
for
the
vision
burning
bright
Looking
at
the
leaders,
faithful
and
true
Serving
the
congregation
in
all
they
do
With
hearts
wide
open
to
the
heavenly
call
Standing
firm
so
the
spirit
won't
fall
Oh,
bless
the
Elders
of
the
CMML
Mgawa
Leading
with
wisdom,
keeping
the
promise
and
the
power
Elder
David
Banda,
Elder
Charles
Mashowo
Elder
Mussa
Tembo,
watch
the
blessings
grow
Elder
Mabvuto
Tembo,
Elder
Isaac
Phiri
Bringing
the
gospel,
making
the
way
clear
for
me
Elder
Cryson
Nkhoma,
Elder
Peter
Nkhoma
too
And
Elder
Ezekiel
Phiri,
we
celebrate
you
Your
leadership
is
a
steady
hand
Guiding
the
people
across
the
land
Faithful
in
service,
tireless
in
prayer
Showing
the
brothers
the
love
that
you
share
Simeon
David
Banda
sings
out
your
name
With
a
heart
full
of
joy
that
will
never
be
tame
Thank
you
for
the
sacrifice,
thank
you
for
the
grace
Setting
the
pace
for
this
holy
place
Oh,
bless
the
Elders
of
the
CMML
Mgawa
Leading
with
wisdom,
keeping
the
promise
and
the
power
Elder
David
Banda,
Elder
Charles
Mashowo
Elder
Mussa
Tembo,
watch
the
blessings
grow
Elder
Mabvuto
Tembo,
Elder
Isaac
Phiri
Bringing
the
gospel,
making
the
way
clear
for
me
Elder
Cryson
Nkhoma,
Elder
Peter
Nkhoma
too
And
Elder
Ezekiel
Phiri,
we
celebrate
you
May
the
Lord
pour
out
a
double
portion
on
your
head
May
your
ministry
flourish,
by
the
Spirit
led
Amen,
Amen,
let
the
fire
ignite
Keep
on
shining,
keep
on
doing
what
is
right
Yes
Lord,
we
praise
Him
for
the
work
you
do (
Hallelujah)
The
harvest
is
ready
because
of
you
Simeon
David
Banda
calls
on
the
throne
For
these
mighty
men
that
the
Lord
has
known
May
your
influence
spread,
may
your
paths
be
straight
Walking
in
honor
through
the
narrow
gate
Thank
You
Jesus
for
the
men
who
lead
Planting
the
spirit
like
a
precious
seed
Oh,
bless
the
Elders
of
the
CMML
Mgawa
Leading
with
wisdom,
keeping
the
promise
and
the
power
Elder
David
Banda,
Elder
Charles
Mashowo
Elder
Mussa
Tembo,
watch
the
blessings
grow
Elder
Mabvuto
Tembo,
Elder
Isaac
Phiri
Bringing
the
gospel,
making
the
way
clear
for
me
Elder
Cryson
Nkhoma,
Elder
Peter
Nkhoma
too
And
Elder
Ezekiel
Phiri,
we
celebrate
you
Glory
to
the
leaders,
glory
to
the
King
Let
the
praises
of
the
faithful
forever
ring
Bless
them,
Lord,
in
all
that
they
do
Amen,
Amen,
we
thank
You,
it
is
true (
Praise
Him)
Amen.