Altar Sound - Neno Moja Tu Asante Lyrics

This Swahili thanksgiving song from Altar Sound reduces gratitude to a single word. The chorus, "Nina neno moja tu asante," says the singer has just one word to offer, which is thanks, and asks why it should be withheld when God "umefanya mengi sio machache," has done much and not little.

The first verse gives the credit away. "Wala si mimi ni Bwana amefanya" insists that it was the Lord who acted and not the singer, and the line is repeated until it becomes a plain confession.

The second verse looks back at faith held from the beginning, trusting that God would act because he does not fail. The bridge then reports the surprise: God did "zaidi ya niliyo omba," more than what was asked, giving peace, laughter and health.

It fits testimony services, thanksgiving Sundays and personal worship after an answered prayer. The short repeated lines make it easy for a congregation to learn and sing together.