U mwendo gani nyumbani? (How Far from Home?)
Mlinzi akanijibu (The watchman spake)
“Usiku sasa waisha (“The long, dark night is almost gone)
Macheo karibu (The morning soon will brea.)
Usihuzunike tena (Then weep no more)
Bali ulemee mwendo (But speed thy flight)
Hata ushike ufalme (Till thou shalt reach the realms of light)
Kule mwangani juu (In everlasting day)
Na tena niliuliza (I asked again)
Nchi yote ikajibu (The earth with one voice, made reply)
“Sasa mwendo watimia (“Time’s wasting sands are nearly run)
Milele karibu (Eternity is nigh)
Usihuzunike tena (Then weep no more)
Ishara kuu zasonga (Portentous sights are thick’ning round)
Na viumbe vyangojea (The whole creation, waiting, groans)
Sauti ya Bwana (To hear the trumpet sound)
Nikamuuliza shujaa (I asked the warrior on the field)
Ndivyo kanitia moyo (This was his soul-inspiring song)
“Shikilia mapigano (“With courage bold, the sword I’ll wield)
Kitambo yaisha (The battle is not long)
Usihuzinike tena (Then weep no more)
Kazi ifanywe kwa moyo ( But well endure the conflict)
Tumeahidiwa na tunu (For this we know, the prize is sure,)
Tuishaposhinda” (When victory is won.”)
Siyo mbali na nyumbani (Not far from home! )
Fikara tamu njiani (O blessed thought!)
Latupoza roho nalo (The trav’ler’s lonely heart to cheer)
Lafuta machozi (Which dried the mourner’s tear )
Usihuzunike tena (Then weep no more)
Kitambo tutakutana (Since we shall meet)
Wenye furaha kamili (Our joys complete)
Nyumbani mwa Baba (Safe in our Father’s home)
Usihuzunike tena(Then weep no more) Kitambo tutakutana (Since we shall meet) Wenye furaha kamili(Our joys complete) Nyumbani mwa Baba (Safe in our Father’s home)
Notes: The English Hymn was modified to match the Swahili translation.
Original Hymn Lyrics by Annie Rebekah Smith (1853)
Wangithand’ uJesu (Jesus loved me)
Wangiphakamisa (He lifted me)
Wangibhek’ endaweni (He placed me)
Ephakeme (On Higher ground)
Yingakho ngicula ( That is the reason why)
Ngihlabelela (I sing)
Ngob’ uJesu wehla (For You Jesus descended )
Wangiphakamisa (And lifted me ) (Repeat)
Yingakho ngicula (That is the reason why)
Ngihlabelela (I sing)
Ngob’ uJesu wehla (For You Jesus descended )
Wangiphakamisa (And lifted me)(Repeat)
Jesu wangifela (Jesus died for me )
Ngiyakholwa (I believe)
Wamafukha, unguzini khulue (He arose, that I may freed)
Ngiyakuthanda, ngiyakuthanda! (I love You, I love You!)
Ngiyakuthanda, wangifela (I love You, You died for me)
Ngiyakuthanda, ngiyakuthanda (I love You, I love You!)
Ngiyakuthanda, noma wangifela (I love You, for You died for me) (Repeat)
Baba siyabonga (Father, We thank You)
Siyabonga, Siyabonga, Siyabonga (We thank You x3)
Siyabonga, Siyabonga, Siyabonga (We thank You x3)
Oh uthando lwakho (For Your Love)(Repeat)
Baba wanikela (Father You gave away)
Wanikela, wanikela, wanikela ( You gave away x3)
Wanikela, wanikela, wanikela ( You gave away x3)
NgeNdodana yakho (Your Son)(Repeat)
Topusani liboso nayo (We come before You)
Tomemi mbeka ya masanjoli (We bring a sacrifice of worship)
Yamba loyembo ya babulami (Receive the song of the redeemed)
Tobonjeli nzambe n’a bomoyi (We offer them to You, Living God)
Kiti nayo eza ya seko (Your Throne is Eternal)
Bokonzi nayo ya libela (Your reign is forever)
Ozali nzambe tozoyembela (You are the God we sing to)
Kombo nayo Emmanuel (Your Name Emmanuel)
Refrain 1:
Togumbameli yo Mobikisi (Savior, we prostrate before You)
Mokeli ya likolo se (Creator of Heaven and the earth)
Moboko esimbi kondima (The Pillar that supports the faith)
Ya basantu eza yo Yesu (Of saints is You Jesus) (Repeat)
Refrain 2:
Bipayi yovandi yamba (It is where You Receive)
Loyembo ya mitema (The song of the heart)
Maboko totomboli Likolo (We raise our hands to the sky)
Hosanna nkembo nayo (Hosannah, Glory to You)
N’a ekulusu makila etangi (The Blood flows on the Cross)
Mokonzi Yesu amipesi mbeka (King Jesus giving Himself as sacrifice)
Elamba ya pembe epasuki (The temple curtain is torn)
Tozwi bosomi liboso n’a yawhe (We are free before Yahweh)
(N’a yango) Sango malamu, ekomeli biso (The Good news comes to us)
Tongo tongo masiya asekwi (Early in the morning, that the Savior is resurrected)
Aza lisusu n’a lilita te (He is no longer in the tomb)
Alongi liwa aza n’a bomoyi (He’s conquered death, He’s alive!)
Refrain 3:
Lilita etikali polele (The tomb is empty)
Masiya Yesu asekwi (Jesus the Messiah has risen)
Oyo nionso ya ngai ekufaki (All our loved ones who were dead)
Esekwi elongo naye (Have resurrected together with Him)(Repeat)
Nataka nimjue Yesu (More about Jesus would I know)
Na nizidi kumfahamu (More of His grace to others show)
Nijue pendo lake na (More of His love and)
Wokovu wake kamili (More of His saving fullness see)
Refrain:
Zaidi, zaidi (More, more)
Nimfahamu Yesu (More about Jesus)
Nijue pendo lake na (More of His love and)
Wokovu wake kamili (More of His saving fullness see) (Repeat)
Nataka nione Yesu (More about Jesus let me learn)
Na nizidi kusikia (More of His holy will discern)
Anenapo kitabuni (Spirit of God, my teacher be)
Kujidhihirisha kwangu (Showing the things of Christ to me)
(Refrain)
Nataka nifahamu (More about Jesus, in His Word)
Na nizidi kupambanua (Holding communion with my Lord)
Mapenzi yake nifanye (Hearing His voice in every line)
Yale yanayompendeza (Making each faithful saying mine)
(Refrain)
Nataka nikae naye (More about Jesus on His throne)
Kwa mazungumzo zaidi (Riches in glory all His own)
Nizidi kuwaonyesha (More of His kingdom’s sure increase)
Wengine wokovu wake (More of His coming, Prince of Peace)
Notes: Lyrics to the original English hymn was modified to fit the Swahili version.
Ndaverenga makomborero (I’ve counted all my blessings)
Ndaona akawanda (And saw that they are many)
Kupfura kukundikana (More than my failures )
Ishe Jesu ndokutenda (I say Lord Jesus, thank you) (Repeat)
Refrain:
Handaive zvandiri nhasi (I would not me today)
Dzisiri nyasha dzenyu (If not for Your Mercy)
Zvakawanda zvaida kundiodza moyo (Many things discouraged me)
Ruoko rwenyu rwakandirwira (But Your hand fought for me)
Zuva nezuva ramunondipa Mwari (For everyday You give me Lord)
Ndinobuda neTestimony (I come with a testimony)
Kurarama, utano, zvokudya nozvokupfeka (My life, health, food and clothing)
Ndiwo makomborero (These are my blessings)
Ndaverenga mikana yamakandipa (I’ve counted all the opportunities You gave me)
Ndaona yakawanda (And saw that they are many)
Kupfuura zvakaramba (More than my failures)
Ishe Jesu munondigonera (Lord Jesus You do well by me)
Ndaverenga zvangu zvakaita (I’ve counted all that I have achieved)
Ndaona zvakawanda (And saw they are many)
Kupfuura zvakaramba (More than my failures)
Ishe Jesu munondigonera (Lord Jesus You do well by me)
Ndakazviona kuti hamundisiye ndoga imi (I know You will not forsake me)
Mwari wangu, Munehurongwa neni (My God You ave plans)
Hwakandinakira chose (That are for my good)
Ndakazviona kuti, hamundikanganwe kwete (I know that You’ll never forget me)
Mwari wangu, ndinesungano nemi (My God I’ve made a covenant with You)
Yakandinakira chose (That is for my good)
Hupenyu hwangu (mawo?)wose mondipa mufaro (Throughout my life You’ve given me joy)
Mwari eh, munondipa mufaro, mufaro (Oh God, You give me Joy, Joy)
Munondipa mufaro, Mufaro (You Give me Joy, Joy)
Munondipa mufaro (You Give me Joy)(Repeat)
Ndaremerwa munotura mutoro (When I’m tired You give me rest)
Mwari wangu, munotura mutoro, Mutoro (My God, You give me rest)
Munotura mutoro, Mutoro (You give me rest, rest)
Munotura mutoro (You give me rest)
Ndaremerwa munotura mutoro (When I’m tired You give me rest)
Ishe wangu, munotura mutoro (My Lord, You give me rest)
Munotura mutoro, Mutoro (You give me rest, rest)
Munotura mutoro (You give me rest)
Hamudi ndisuwe, mutoro (You don’t want me to suffer)
Hamudi ndicheme (You do not wish for me to weep)
Nenyasha dzenyu Mwari zvinoita chete (By Your Grace, God, it will be done)
Mwari wangu, zvinoita chete, zvinoita chete (My Lord, it will be done, yes it will)
Zvinoita chete, zvinoita chete (It will be done, Yest it will)
Zvichaita chete (It will be done) (Repeat)
Hupenyu hwangu (mawo?)wose mondipa mufaro (Throughout my life You’ve given me joy)
Munondipa mufaro, mufaro (You Give me Joy, Joy) x3 (Repeat)
Ndaremerwa munotura mutoro (When I’m tired You give me rest)
Mwari wangu, munotura mutoro, Mutoro (My God, You give me rest)
Munotura mutoro, Mutoro (You give me rest, rest)
Munotura mutoro (You give me rest)
Ndaremerwa munotura mutoro (When I’m tired You give me rest)
Ishe wangu, munotura mutoro (My Lord, You give me rest)
Munotura mutoro, Mutoro (You give me rest, rest)
Munotura mutoro (You give me rest)
Hamudi ndisuwe, mutoro (You don’t want me to suffer)
Hamudi ndicheme (You do not wish for me to weep)
Nenyasha dzenyu Mwari zvinoita chete (By Your Grace, God, it will be done)
Mwari wangu, zvinoita chete, zvinoita chete (My Lord, it will be done, yes it will)
Zvinoita chete, zvinoita chete (It will be done, Yest it will)
Zvichaita chete (It will be done)(Repeat)
Ndimi Mwari vanondichengeta (You are the God who keeps me)
Mazuva ose ehupenyu hwangu (All the days of my life)
Ndimi Mwari anonditarisa (You are the God who sees me)
Mazuva ose ehupenyu hwangu (All the days of my life)
Ndimi Mwari anogara neni (You are God who lives with me)
Mazuva ose ehupenyu hwangu (All the days of my life)
Ndimi Mwari anomira neni (God who stands with me)
Mazuva ose ehupenyu hwangu (All the days of my life)
Repeat: Jehova, Mwari makanaka (Lord, God You are Good)
Makanaka (You are Good)x?
Tinotenda (We thank You) x?
Tinotenda x3 Baba (We thank You Father)
Tinotenda x3 Jeso (We thank You Jesus)
Makanaka x3 (Father, You are Good)
Makanaka x3 (Jesus, You are Good)
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