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If I Be Lifted

By Ntokozo Mbambo

1,103 views Jul 21, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Ntokozo Mbambo's song 'If I Be Lifted' is a worship anthem centered on the biblical promise from John 12:32 that when Jesus is lifted up, He draws all people to Himself. The lyrics alternate between English and Zulu, calling believers to exalt Jesus and make a joyful noise. The song emphasizes lifting Jesus higher in praise and declares His power to attract hearts. It is a congregational piece that invites active participation through shouts, clapping, and declarations of God's majesty.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

For if I be lifted up I will draw all men to myself
We?re gathered here today to lift the holy name of Jesus
Come on and make a joyful noise unto the Lord

Uma ngiphakanyiswa, ngobadonsela kimi
Uma ngiphakanyiswa, ngobadonsela kimi
Uma ngiphakanyiswa, ngobadonsela kimi
Uma ngiphakanyiswa, ngobadonsela kimi

If I be lifted up, I will draw them to me
If I be lifted up, I will draw them to me
If I be lifted up, I will draw them to me
If I be lifted up, I will draw them to me

Uma ngiphakanyiswa, ngobadonsela kimi
Uma ngiphakanyiswa, ngobadonsela kimi
Uma ngiphakanyiswa, ngobadonsela kimi
Uma ngiphakanyiswa, ngobadonsela kimi

If I be lifted up, I will draw them to me
If I be lifted up, I will draw them to me
If I be lifted up, I will draw them to me
If I be lifted up, I will draw them to me

We lift Him higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher, higher, higher
We lift Him higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher, higher, higher

Sithi phakama
Phakama
Phakama
Phakama
Phakama
Phakama
Phakama
Phakama

We lift Him higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher, higher, higher
We lift Him higher
Higher
Higher
Higher than higher
Higher, higher, higher

Sithi phakama
Phakama
Nkosi yezulu
Phakama
Nkosi yezulu
Phakama
Phakama
Phakama

Shout with joy unto the Lord all the earth
Worship the Lord with gladness
Come on, give Him a shout of praise in this place
Come on, clap those hands

Woza, woza, woza

Higher
Higher, higher
Higher
Higher, higher, higher
We lift Him higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher, higher, higher
(Lift Him, lift Him)

Sithi phakama
Phakama
Phakama, phakama
Phakama
Phakama, phakama
Phakama
Phakama, phakama
Phakama

We lift Him higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher, higher, higher
We lift Him
We lift Him higher
Higher and higher
Higher and higher
Higher, higher, higher

Phakama
Phakama
Nkosi yezulu
Phakama
Phakama, Phakama
Phakama
Phakama, Phakama
Phakama

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