I thought you might like to see in English translation the Malawi National Anthem. I was greatly moved when I first heard it sung by people at a rural hospital.

It is a bit arresting to learn what Malawi's "enemies" are, what the hymn asks for, the gratitude it states, where the country's hope lies for her future, and altogether the values it expresses.

When the women, children, and men in a village sing this together, you hear from the heart a full, gently soaring, uplifting spirit, and you are so very glad to be their friend.

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