Lyrics
Uliniona toka mbali
Ukaniita toka mbali
Nami nimekuja kwako Yesu kukusifu
Uliniona toka mbali
Ukaniita toka mbali
Nami leo nimekuja mbele zako Yahweh kukusifu
Uliniona toka mbali
Ukaniita toka mbali
Nami nimekuja kwako Yesu kukusifu
Maana hakuna kama wewe
Wewe ni Mungu, waweza yote
Unastahili Yesu
Wewe ni Mungu, waweza yote
Unastahili Yesu
Usifiwe Bwana, usifiwe milele
Nalibariki jina lako Yesu
Nalibariki jina lako Yesu
Nalibariki jina lako Yesu
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Uliniona Toka Mbali” is a Swahili song of praise built around being seen and called by Jesus. The singer responds to that call by coming before God to praise Him. The lines do not dwell on the distance itself; instead, they turn toward thanksgiving, declaring that none compares with God and that He can do all things.
The image of Jesus noticing and calling someone from far away may recall Jesus’ call to Zacchaeus in Luke 19:5, although the lyrics do not name that account. The repeated blessing of Jesus’ name also aligns with the call to continual praise in Hebrews 13:15. With simple, repeated phrases, the song keeps its focus on God’s worthiness, power, and the worshiper’s response of praise.
Related Scripture
- Luke 19:5 Jesus sees Zacchaeus and calls him by name from the tree.
- Hebrews 13:15 The passage calls for continual praise to God through Jesus.