Lyrics
Verse 1
Cha kutumaini sina, ila damu yake Bwana
Sina wema wa kutosha, dhambi zangu kuziosha
Chorus (x4)
Kwake Yesu nasimama, ndiye Mwamba ni salama
Ndiye Mwamba ni salama, ndiye Mwamba ni salama
Verse 2
Damu yake na sadaka, nategemea daima
Yote chini yakiisha, Mwokozi atanitosha.
Verse 3
Njia yangu iwe ndefu, Yeye hunipa wokovu
Mawimbi yakinipiga, nguvu zake ndiyo nanga
Verse 4
Nikiitwa hukumuni, rohoni nina amani
Nikivikwa haki yake, sina hofu mbele yake
Credits & Song Information
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Cha Kutumaini Sina” is a Swahili rendering of the well-known hymn “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” sung here by Mbarikiwa Mwakipesile. The opening line says, “I have nothing to hope in except the blood of the Lord,” and the singer adds that there is no goodness enough to wash away sin. The chorus names Jesus as the Rock on which the singer stands, safe and secure.
The verses continue the confession: the singer depends on His blood and sacrifice daily, and when all else fails the Savior will be enough. If the road is long, He gives salvation, and when waves strike, His strength is the anchor. The idea of a rock close to Matthew 7:24-25 and Psalm 18:2, while the blood that cleanses echoes 1 John 1:7.
The last verse speaks of being called to judgment and having peace because of being clothed in His righteousness, close to Romans 8:1 and Isaiah 61:10. The message is settled trust in Christ alone.
Related Scripture
- 1 John 1:7 The blood of Jesus cleanses from all sin
- Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock
- Romans 8:1 No condemnation in Christ Jesus