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Matendo yako yanatisha
Matendo yako yanatisha
Matendo yako Baba yanatisha
Matendo yako yanatisha
Matendo yako yanatisha
Nimesikia habari zako
Nashuhudia kazi zako
Yale umetena yote umesema
Ni ishara kwamba wewe ni Mungu
Matendo yako yanatisha
Matendo yako yanatisha x2
Matendo yako ni kamili
Kazi yako inadumu
Hauchelewi Baba tunapokwitaji
Wewe upo wakati wote
Matendo yako yanatisha
Matendo yako yanatisha x2
Umesema ukisema ndio
Hakuna wa kupinga, ndio na amina
Ooh Jehovah Baba wee
Matendo yako yanatisha
Matendo yako yanatisha x2
Nasema eeh eeh eeh
Yanatisha Baba
Hakuna kama wewe
Eeh eeh eeh
Unainua Baba
Unabariki wewe, eeh eeh eeh
Unawaketisha na wafalme
Matendo yako
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Matendo Yako Yanatisha” is a Swahili declaration of wonder at God’s deeds. The verses point to reports of what God has done and to personal witness of his work, then answer with the repeated confession that his deeds inspire awe. God is praised as dependable, present at the right time, able to lift and bless, and unmatched by any rival. The repetition gives the song the character of congregational praise.
Several lines closely echo biblical language. The claim that God’s work is perfect recalls Moses’ description of the Rock, whose work is flawless and whose ways are just. The statement that God’s “yes” cannot be opposed and is “amen” aligns with Paul’s teaching that God’s promises find their yes in Christ. Above all, the refrain resembles the Psalms’ invitations to acknowledge God’s awesome deeds. The song therefore joins testimony and praise, treating God’s actions as evidence of his identity and faithfulness.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 66:3 The psalm calls God’s deeds awesome, matching the repeated refrain.
- Deuteronomy 32:4 Moses declares that God’s work is perfect and his ways are just.
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 Paul says God’s promises are yes in Christ and answered with amen.