ZABURAN LAHADI TA 20 YEAR C.

"Zaburan Lahadi ta 20 Year C" is a Hausa responsorial psalm setting composed by Bitrus J. Bagudu for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. Drawing its text from Psalm 40, the refrain "Ya Ubangiji, ka zo don taimako na" translates to an earnest plea: "O Lord, come to my help." It is a song of deep trust and reliance on God's saving power, capturing the psalmist's patient waiting and ultimate deliverance.

In the choir loft and among the congregation, this piece serves as a meditative response during the Liturgy of the Word. The verses recount how God lifts us from the pit of despair, sets our feet upon solid rock, and puts a new song of praise in our mouths. Sung in Hausa, the melody carries a natural, pleading cadence that resonates strongly with the faithful, encouraging everyone to bring their vulnerabilities before God.

Bitrus J. Bagudu’s arrangement uses clear, accessible solfa notation, allowing choirs to easily learn and lead the assembly in worship. The steady rhythm and heartfelt lyrics make it a moving addition to Sunday Mass, reminding the church that God never delays when His children cry out for help.