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Ninakumbuka Sayuni, nchi ya heri mbinguni, - I remember Zion, the blessed land in heaven
bahari kama kioo na’furahia rohoni. - the sea is like glass and I rejoice in my soul
Nyuma kimeta cha nuru Naona mji wa mbingu, - Behind the anthrax of light I see the city of heaven
nyimbo za nyumba ya Baba nasikiliza daima. - the songs of the Father's house I always listen to
Mapambazuko mbinguni yataondoa utaji, - The dawn in heaven will remove the veil
vyote tulivyoamini tutaviona milele. - all that we believed we will see forever.
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Mauti haina nguvu, Yesu a’vunja uchungu, - Death has no power, Jesus broke the pain
naye aliwakomboa wote; wafalme, watumwa. - and he redeemed them all; kings, slaves
Ninamtwika Mwokozi dhambi, huzuni na shida; - I put sins, sorrows and problems on the Savior
mbavuni mwake nafasi kama bandari salama. - in his side a place like a safe harbor
3Kuna ‘jaribu njiani, mengi yakunizuia, - There are trials on the way, many hinder me
na mara nyingi miiba, inaumiza miguu. - and often thorns hurt my feet
Nikikumbuka Sayuni moyo huwaka kabisa, - When I remember Zion, my heart burns
mbingu ninaitazama na ku’himiza safari. - I look at the sky and encourage the journey