Lyrics
Ninashangaa nikielewa
Wewe ni zaidi ya vile nilivyoambiwa juu yako
Tena sauti yako baba yanizidia
sauti zote ninazosikia
Yale umetenda Baba Yote ni makuu
Maana wayatenda kwa upenda
Yale unasema Babayote ni kweli
Maana pia wayasema kwa upendo
Nimejipata ndani ya upendo wako
umekuwa kwangu mapumziko
neema yako yanitosha
Nikiwa nawemimi niko huru
Wewe ni Mungu Mkuu
Mfalme wa wafalme
Muumba mbingu na nchi
Heshima zote ni zako bwana
Hakuna kama wewe
Yale umetenda Baba Yote ni makuu
Maana wayatenda kwa upenda
Yale unasema Babayote ni kweli
Maana pia wayasema kwa upendo
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Meaning & Inspiration
Yale Umetenda Baba is an expression of wonder at God’s character, words, and works. The singer discovers that God exceeds what had been heard about him and that his voice rises above every competing voice. The refrain praises the greatness of the Father’s deeds and the truth of his words, grounding both in divine love.
The later lines move from wonder to rest: God’s love becomes a dwelling place, his grace is sufficient, and his presence brings freedom. These images closely echo Paul’s account of sufficient grace and Jesus’ invitation to find rest. The final confession names God as the great King, Creator of heaven and earth, and the one worthy of all honor. By joining personal gratitude with declarations about God’s rule and creative authority, the song functions as Swahili worship centered on love, grace, truth, rest, and praise.
Related Scripture
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 God tells Paul that divine grace is sufficient.
- Matthew 11:28 Jesus invites the weary to come to him for rest.
- Psalm 95:3-6 The psalm praises the great King and Creator of heaven and earth.