Florence Mureithi - Tunakuabudu Mungu Mtakatifu Lyrics
Lyrics
Tunakuabudu Mungu mtakatifu,
Mfalme wa mataifa, sifa ni kwako.
Tunakuabudu Mungu mtakatifu,
Mfalme wa mataifa, sifa ni kwako.
Wewe ni Mungu wa haki, Mungu mtakatifu
Mungu mtakatifu unatawala kwa haki,Mungu mtakatifu
wewe ni Mungu wa uwezo,Mungu mtakatifu
Tunakutukuza, Mungu mtakatifu,
Mfalme wa mataifa sifa ni kwako.
Tunakutukuza, Mungu mtakatifu,
Mfalme wa mataifa sifa ni kwako.
Wewe ni Mungu wa miungu, Mungu mtakatifu,
Nani afanane nawe! Mungu mtakatifu,
Unatawala kwa uwezo, Mungu mtakatifu.
Tunakuinua, Mungu mtakatifu
Mfalme wa mataifa sifa ni kwako.
Tunakuinua, Mungu mtakatifu
Mfalme wa mataifa sifa ni kwako.
Wewe ni mungu wa uwezo, Mungu mtakatifu.
Unatawala kwa haki, Mungu mtakatifu,
Wewe ni bwana wa mabwana, Mungu mtakatifu.
Nani afanane nawe! Mungu mtakatifu.
jehova mungu wa uwezo, Mungu mtakatifu.
Unatawala kwa mamlaka, Mungu mtakatifu.
Ooh Halellujah. Baba twakuinua, Baba twakutukuza,
Mungu mtakatifu wewe Mungu wangu ooh
Video
Florence Mureithi - Tunakuabudu
Meaning & Inspiration
Florence Mureithi’s "Tunakuabudu Mungu Mtakatifu," released on June 25, 2015, is a profound declaration of divine sovereignty and holiness, rooted deeply in Scripture and offering a powerful devotional experience. The song’s strength lies not in complex musical arrangements, but in its direct, unadulterated message of worship, echoing the scriptural mandate to acknowledge God’s supreme nature. The repeated refrains of "Tunakuabudu Mungu Mtakatifu" (We worship you, holy God) and "Mfalme wa mataifa sifa ni kwako" (King of nations, praise is yours) serve as a liturgical anchor, inviting listeners into a posture of reverence. The lyrical content consistently elevates God through attributes clearly found in the Bible: He is hailed as the "Mungu wa haki" (God of justice) and "Mungu wa uwezo" (God of power). This resonates powerfully with verses like Deuteronomy 32:4, which states, "He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and true is he." Similarly, the declaration of God's power is a constant theme throughout Scripture, from the creation accounts in Genesis to the prophecies of Isaiah, where He is repeatedly described as the Almighty.
The song’s narrative progresses through a series of scriptural affirmations. The lines "Wewe ni Mungu wa miungu" (You are God of gods) and "Nani afanane nawe!" (Who is like you!) directly echo declarations made by David and Isaiah, acknowledging God's unparalleled majesty. Psalm 86:8 exclaims, "Among the gods there is no one like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours," and Isaiah 40:25 challenges, "“To whom, then, will you compare me? Or who is equal to me?” asks the Holy One." The repeated emphasis on God ruling "kwa haki" (with justice) and "kwa uwezo" (with power) and later "kwa mamlaka" (with authority) reinforces His righteous dominion over all creation, a concept central to understanding God's kingship as seen in Psalm 93:1: "The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and armed with strength." The title "Bwana wa mabwana" (Lord of lords) is a direct reference found in Deuteronomy 10:17 and Revelation 19:16, underscoring Christ's ultimate authority. The climactic "Ooh Halellujah. Baba twakuinua, Baba twakutukuza" (Oh Hallelujah. Father, we lift you up, Father, we praise you) transforms the song into a personal and communal expression of gratitude and exaltation, a fitting response to the revelation of God’s character. "Tunakuabudu Mungu Mtakatifu" transcends mere musical performance; it is a scripturally-informed spiritual exercise designed to magnify the holiness, justice, and power of the one true God.