Lyrics
Chorus
Sifu oh , sifu oh
Sifu jina lake Yesu
Sifu oh , sifu oh
Sifu jina lake Yesu
Verse 1
Yeye ni Alpha na Omega
Pia nuru ya dunia
Basi njoo Basi njoo
Tumwabudu
Pre-Chorus
He is an awesome God
He is a mighty God
He is an awesome God
He is a mighty God
So let us praise His name
So let us sing His praises
Chorus
Sifu oh , sifu oh
Sifu jina lake Yesu
Sifu oh , sifu oh
Sifu jina lake Yesu
Verse 2
Inua inua, jina lake
Inua inua, jina lake
Yeye ni mkate wa uzima
Tena ni mwokozi wetu
Basi njoo Basi njoo
Tumwabudu
Pre-Chorus
He is an awesome God (awesome God)
He is a mighty God (Mighty God)
He is an awesome God
He is a mighty God
Meaning & Inspiration
Jina Lake Yesu is a bilingual Swahili and English praise song that calls everyone to praise the name of Jesus. The refrain repeats "Sifu jina lake Yesu," meaning "Praise the name of Jesus." The first verse says that He is the Alpha and Omega and the light of the world, and invites everyone to come and worship Him.
The English section declares that He is an awesome God and a mighty God, then urges praising His name and singing His praises. The second verse repeats "Inua, inua, jina lake," meaning to lift up His name, and adds that He is the bread of life and our Savior. The themes follow Psalm 34:3 on magnifying the Lord and exalting His name together, Revelation 22:13 on the Alpha and Omega, and John 6:35 on Jesus as the bread of life. The call-and-response style and mixed languages make it easy for a mixed congregation to join, with a joyful, celebratory tone.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 34:3 The psalmist calls others to magnify the Lord and exalt His name together.
- Revelation 22:13 Christ is the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last.
- John 6:35 Jesus calls Himself the bread of life.