Lyrics
Worthy of all my praise
Worthy of all the glory
Glory mighty God
Glory mighty God
Worthy of all my praise
Worthy of all the glory
Glory mighty God
Glory mighty God
Worthy of all my praise
Worthy of all the glory
Glory mighty God
You are the mighty God
Wastahili sifa zetu
Wastahili utukufu
We ni mungu mkuu
We ni mungu mkuu
Wastahili sifa zetu
Wastahili utukufu
We ni mungu mkuu
We ni mungu mkuu
Wastahili sifa zetu
Wastahili utukufu
We ni mungu mkuu
We ni mungu mkuu
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Meaning & Inspiration
This bilingual praise song centers on a simple confession: God alone is worthy of praise and glory. The repeated English lines name God as mighty, while the Swahili section carries the same declaration through “Wastahili sifa zetu” and “Wastahili utukufu.” Repetition gives the lyric the character of congregational worship, allowing one central truth to remain in focus rather than moving through a long narrative.
Its language aligns with biblical scenes in which honor, glory, and praise belong to God because of divine greatness. The movement between English and Swahili does not change the subject; both sections unite around adoration of the mighty God. There is no request or personal story to distract from that emphasis. Instead, the song functions as direct praise, naming worthiness again and again and making the words suitable for communal participation. The lyric’s brevity reinforces its purpose as a sustained declaration of God’s majesty.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 96:4 The psalm declares that the Lord is great and worthy of praise.
- Revelation 4:11 Heavenly worship ascribes glory and honor to God as the worthy Lord.