The first Mizo Christian hymn is a masterpiece of brevity and power. It effectively bridged the gap between the old animistic culture and the new Christian faith. For anyone studying Mizo history, theology, or ethnomusicology, this hymn is indispensable. It serves as a testament to the power of translation—not just of words, but of hearts and minds.
A rough translation of the core sentiment is: mizo kristian hla hmasa ber
If you want full song lyrics (verses, chorus, bridge) in Mizo or an English translation, say which style (traditional hymn, contemporary worship, gospel) and length. The first Mizo Christian hymn is a masterpiece
Short praise verse (Mizo, poetic) Vawiin chhungin I lo vawn, Rimawiin I thil pawimawh; Ka hming chu naten ka lo hmu— Krista, Ka Nunna Ralte. It serves as a testament to the power
He hla a lo chhuah rual hian Mizote tan ziak leh chhiar thiam a pawimawh zia a lo lang a. Hla bu hmasa ber, kum 1899-a tihchhuah “Mizo Kristian Hla Bu” ah khan he hla hi telh a ni nghe nghe.