Lyrics
Wastahili wewe Bwana
Wastahili wewe Bwana
Wastahili wewe Bwana
Kupokea utukufu
(Mwambie na moyo wako wote)
Wastahili wewe Bwana
Wastahili wewe Bwana
Wastahili wewe Bwana
Kupokea utukufu
Wastahili wewe Bwana
Wastahili wewe Bwana
Wastahili wewe Bwana
Kupokea utukufu
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Wastahili Wewe Bwana" is a direct confession of the Lord's worthiness. The text repeats that he is worthy to receive glory, keeping the focus on God's character rather than on a list of personal requests. A brief spoken invitation to sing with the whole heart reinforces the lyric's adoring posture. Because the words are so concise, repetition becomes the principal means of emphasis, returning again and again to the same central declaration.
The confession closely echoes Revelation 4:11, where the Lord is declared worthy to receive glory, honor, and power because of his creative work. Revelation 5:12-13 broadens that praise, describing the Lamb as worthy to receive power, honor, glory, and blessing. The song's single-minded focus thus resembles heavenly worship in those passages: glory is given to the Lord because he alone is worthy.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 4:11 The Lord is declared worthy to receive glory, honor, and power.
- Revelation 5:12-13 The Lamb is praised as worthy of power, honor, glory, and blessing.