Lyrics
Intro
KUMTEGEMEA MWOKOZI
Verse 1
Kumtegemea Mwokozi, Kwangu tamu kabisa;
Kukubali neno lake Nina raha moyoni.
Chorus
Yesu,Yesu namwamini, Nimemwona thabiti;
Yesu,Yesu,yu thamani, Ahadi zake kweli.
Verse 2
Kumtegemea Mwokozi, Kwangu tamu kabisa,
Kuamini damu yake Nimeoshwa kamili.
Chorus
Yesu,Yesu namwamini, Nimemwona thabiti;
Yesu,Yesu,yu thamani, Ahadi zake kweli.
Verse 3
Kumtegemea Mwokozi, Kwangu tamu kabisa,
Kwake daima napata Uzima na amani.
Chorus
Yesu,Yesu namwamini, Nimemwona thabiti;
Yesu,Yesu,yu thamani, Ahadi zake kweli.
Verse 4
Nafurahi kwa sababu Nimekutegemea;
Yesu, Mpendwa na Rafiki Uwe nami dawamu.
Chorus
Yesu,Yesu namwamini, Nimemwona thabiti;
Yesu,Yesu,yu thamani, Ahadi zake kweli.
Credits & Song Information
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Meaning & Inspiration
In "Kumtegemea Yesu," Doudou Manengu sings of trust in the Savior as something wholly sweet. The repeated declaration that trusting the Mwokozi brings joy in the heart frames faith not as bare duty but as a source of deep contentment. The chorus centers on personal conviction: Jesus is believed, found faithful, precious, and his promises are true. That repetition works as an affirmation meant to settle the soul.
The second verse turns to the blood of Christ, describing the believer as fully washed. This points toward the New Testament language of cleansing and forgiveness, where trust in Christ’s sacrifice completes what no human effort can achieve. The third verse adds life and peace found in him, suggesting that dependence on Jesus is not passive but the place where lasting wholeness is received. The final verse shifts to a relational close, calling Jesus beloved Friend and asking for his enduring presence. The song becomes a confession that trusting Jesus is both a settled conviction and an ongoing companionship.
Related Scripture
- Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
- Hebrews 9:14 Christ's blood cleanses the conscience