Lyrics
Verse 1
Usinipite mwokozi, unisikie;
unapozuru wengine usinipite
Chorus (x4)
Yesu, Yesu, unisikie;
unapozuru wengine, usinipite.
Verse 2
Kiti chako cha rehema, nakitazama;
Magoti napiga pale, nisamehewe.
Verse 3
Sina ya kutegemea, ila wewe tu;
Uso wako uwe kwangu; Nakuabudu.
Verse 4
U mfariji peke yako; sina Mbinguni,
wala duniani pote, Bwana mwingine.
Credits & Song Information
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Usinipite Mwokozi” (Do not pass me by, Savior) is a Swahili hymn sung here by Doudou Manengu. The first verse and the chorus plead with Jesus to hear the singer, and not to pass by when he visits others. The line “Yesu, Yesu, unisikie” (Jesus, Jesus, hear me) is repeated as the center of the hymn.
The second verse looks to the mercy seat, saying the singer sees it and kneels there to be forgiven. The third verse says the singer has nothing to depend on but Jesus, asks that his face be turned toward the singer, and adds, “Nakuabudu” (I worship you). The last verse calls him the only comforter, with no other Lord in heaven or on earth.
The prayer is close to the cry of Bartimaeus in Mark 10:47-48, the mercy seat recalls Hebrews 4:16, and the claim that there is no one else in heaven or earth echoes Psalm 73:25. The hymn is humble, direct, and devotional.
Related Scripture
- Mark 10:47-48 A blind man calls on Jesus not to pass by
- Hebrews 4:16 Approaching the throne of grace for mercy
- Psalm 73:25 None in heaven or earth but the Lord