Lyrics
Pokea sifa na utukufu Pokea sifa na utukufu
Mbingu yote na dunia zimejaa utukufu wako
Mbingu yote na dunia zimejaa utukufu wako
Wewe ni Mungu uketiye mahali pa Juu
Umeketi katikati ya sifa za watu wako
Maserafi makeribu watakatifu wako Mungu
Wakisema wastahili pokea sifa, Nasi Bwana
Twaungana na watakatifu, tukisema wastahili milele yote.
Leo twaungana na malaika, tukisema wastahili milele yote.
Lalala mkono wako ni wa ajabu
Lalala nguvu zako ni za uweza
Lalala moyo wangu utakusifu wewe
Pokea sifa na utukufu Pokea sifa na utukufu
Mbingu yote na dunia zimejaa utukufu wako
Mbingu yote na dunia zimejaa utukufu wako.
Mpenzi mwema, rafiki, Baba wa wote
Tegemeo mfariji wakati wa shida, tumaini letu wakati wote.
All the nations declare of your glory
Lalala mkono wako ni wa ajabu
Lalala nguvu zako ni za uweza
Lalala moyo wangu utakusifu wewe
Pokea sifa na utukufu Pokea sifa na utukufu
Mbingu yote na dunia zimejaa utukufu wako
Mbingu yote na dunia zimejaa utukufu wako.
Meaning & Inspiration
Pokea Sifa na Utukufu is an offering of praise to God as the one whose glory fills heaven and earth. Its opening refrain gives honor to the Lord, then expands into a scene of worship shared by people, angels, cherubim, seraphim, and the saints. God is pictured enthroned on high and present amid the praises of his people. The repeated declaration that God is worthy gives the lyric a distinctly congregational character.
The song also names God as a loving Father, faithful friend, comforter in trouble, and enduring hope. References to his wonderful hand and mighty strength connect majesty with personal care. Even the brief English declaration that all nations speak of divine glory widens the song from individual devotion to universal praise. The recurring chorus gathers these ideas into one response: glory belongs to God, and the worshiping community joins heavenly beings in declaring his worth forever.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 6:1-3 Seraphim worship the enthroned Lord and proclaim that the earth is full of his glory.
- Psalm 22:3 The psalm portrays God as enthroned upon the praises of his people.
- Revelation 5:11-13 Heavenly beings and all creation offer praise, honor, and glory to God.