the African National Congress anthem, "God Bless Africa". Soga wrote the hymn in July 1857, when he returned to Africa. The last verse of "Fulfill Your Promise" may be translated as: O Lord, bless The teachings of our land; Please revive us That we may restore goodness. References 1829 births 1871 deaths 19th-century journalists 19th-century male writers 19th-century Presbyterian ministers Alumni of the University of Glasgow Male journalists South African journalists Xhosa people Recipients of the Order of Ikhamanga