Lyrics
Yesue do dzo aɖe
(Jesus has kindled a fire)
Dzoyia wo do am'aɖeke mateŋu atsi o
(And no man can extinguish it)
Yesue do dzo aɖe
(Jesus has kindled a fire)
Dzoyia wo do am'aɖeke mateŋu atsi o
(And no man can extinguish it)
Tɔnyewo miva!
(Come folks!)
Miva midzo miayi Yesu gbɔ
(Come let’s go to Jesus)
Ne mia wɔ dɔ na Yesu
(That we may work for Jesus)
Dzika ɖeke matso mia ƒo o
(May there be no more anxiety)
Mawu ƒe dzo dzo aɖe wo nye
(God’s fire is a special kind)
Ele nuɖusi kple mia
(It’s around us, on each side)
Ne le nu am'aɖeke mexɔ le si o
(No one can intercept what it holds)
Eyɔa dɔ dɔnɔwo keŋ
(He heals the sick completely)
Egba dzikpe sesẽ wo gbudugbudu
(It has broken strong rocks into powder )
'Yata mikafu Mawu de eta he
(And so let us thank God for that)
Yesue do dzo aɖe
(Jesus has kindled a fire)
Dzoyia wo do am'aɖeke mateŋu atsi o
(And no man can extinguish it)
E'yigɛ e'yigɛ e'yigɛ la ooo
(Hail him! Hail him!)
E'yigɛ e'yigɛ e'yigɛ la ooo
(Hail him! Hail him!)
Mí ɖodzi ɖe Yesu'a ŋu lo
(Put your trust in Jesus)
Yesu'a ko e'yigɛ
(None other)
Mí ɖodzi ɖe Yesu'a ŋu lo
(Put your trust in Jesus)
Yesu'a ko e'yigɛ
(None other)
Yesu Kristo ko e'yigɛ la ooo
(None compares to him)
Mí ɖodzi ɖe Yesu'a ŋu lo
(Put your trust in Jesus)
Agbeyia me nuwo ɖeke menye tɔnye o
(The things of this life do not belong me)
Xexeame nuwo ɖeke menye tɔnye o
(The things of this life do not belong me )
Ne mekpɔ ga ha ga ha menye tɔnye o
(Wealthy, yet not mine)
Ne medzi vi ha vi ha menye tɔnye o ɖe
(Having children, yet not mine)
Afetɔ Yesue nye tɔnye
(But the Lord Jesus is mine)
Edzi koe mà xɔse
(In him alone will I trust)
Ne nye wo ɖe Yesu ko na yɔ
(Jesus is all you have, call on him alone)
Ne nye nyè ɖe Yesu ko ma yɔ
(Jesus is all I have, I’ll call on him alone)
‘Bosam be yeatem akpɔ
(The devil tries to tempt me)
Yesu ko ma yɔ
(I’ll call on Jesus alone)
‘Bosam (Satana) be yeatewo akpɔ
(The devil tries to tempt me)
Yesu ko na yɔ
(I’ll call on Jesus alone)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Agbadza Gospel Medley gathers several Ewe praise themes into an energetic confession of trust in Jesus. The opening image of a fire kindled by Jesus presents divine activity as something no human power can extinguish. The song then calls people to come to Christ, serve him, release anxiety, and thank God for healing and strength. Its translated responses keep the meaning accessible while preserving the medley’s original language.
Later sections move from public praise to personal allegiance. Earthly possessions, wealth, and family are treated as temporary trusts rather than ultimate security, while Jesus alone is named as the singer’s lasting portion. Temptation is answered by calling on Christ, and repeated acclamations place him above every rival. These themes align with biblical calls to trust the Lord, resist anxiety, and value Christ above material gain. Across its changing sections, the medley maintains one clear center: God acts with power, and faithful response takes the form of praise, service, and dependence on Jesus alone.
Related Scripture
- Philippians 4:6-7 The passage answers anxiety with prayer and the peace of God.
- Psalm 73:25-26 The psalm names God as the lasting portion beyond earthly security.
- Matthew 6:19-21 Jesus contrasts earthly treasure with treasure that endures in heaven.