Lyrics
Mbese, tuzahurirayo, Kuri wa mugezi mwiza
Uca mw ijuru hagati, Uv' i bwami ku Mana yacu?
Koko tuzahurirayo, Tubonane n'abera ku mugezi
Ku mugez' utunganye w'lmana Uv' i bwami ku Mana yacu
Koko tuzahurirayo, Tubonane n'abera ku mugezi
Ku mugez' utunganye w'lmana Uv' i bwami ku Mana yacu
Tuzagendana ku nkombe Y'umugezi w'ubugingo
Tuzasengan' Uwiteka, Tuyisingiz'iteka ryose
Koko tuzahurirayo, Tubonane n'abera ku mugezi
Ku mugez' utunganye w'lmana Uv' i bwami ku Mana yacu
Koko tuzahurirayo, Tubonane n'abera ku mugezi
Ku mugez' utunganye w'lmana Uv' i bwami ku Mana yacu
Nuko, tutarabagera, Duturw' imitwaro yose
Dukizwe n'ubuntu bwayo :Izatwambik' imyenda yera
Koko tuzahurirayo, Tubonane n'abera ku mugezi
Ku mugez' utunganye w'lmana Uv' i bwami ku Mana yacu
Koko tuzahurirayo, Tubonane n'abera ku mugezi
Ku mugez' utunganye w'lmana Uv' i bwami ku Mana yacu
Tuzahurira n'abera Ku mugez' ubonerana
Nta kizadutandukanya Kuk' urupfu rutagerayo
Koko tuzahurirayo, Tubonane n'abera ku mugezi
Ku mugez' utunganye w'lmana Uv' i bwami ku Mana yacu
Koko tuzahurirayo, Tubonane n'abera ku mugezi
Ku mugez' utunganye w'lmana Uv' i bwami ku Mana yacu
Nuko, tuzagera vuba Kur' uwo mugezi mwiza
Turirimbane n'abaho Indirimbo zishimishije
Koko tuzahurirayo, Tubonane n'abera ku mugezi
Ku mugez' utunganye w'lmana Uv' i bwami ku Mana yacu
Koko tuzahurirayo, Tubonane n'abera ku mugezi
Ku mugez' utunganye w'lmana Uv' i bwami ku Mana yacu
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Mbese Tuzahurirayo" looks toward the river of life and the promised gathering of the saints in the presence of God. Each verse adds an aspect of that hope: worship along the riverbank, release from present burdens, cleansing by grace, white garments, reunion without separation, and songs of joy. The recurring question is answered with confidence as the chorus anticipates meeting beside the pure river that flows from the throne.
The river imagery directly recalls Revelation 22:1-5, which describes the water of life flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb in the holy city. The white clothing and assembled saints also echo the redeemed multitude in Revelation 7:9-17. By setting present hardship beside a future in which death no longer divides, the song offers Christian consolation rooted in resurrection hope. Its repetition gives that expectation a communal form, turning longing for heaven into shared praise and encouraging faithful endurance until the promised gathering.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 22:1-5 John sees the river of the water of life flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb.
- Revelation 7:9-17 A redeemed multitude in white robes worships before the throne and is led to springs of living water.
- Revelation 21:4 The promised new creation has no more death, mourning, crying, or pain.