Tuliona hatuoni njia (We could not see the way)
The road ahead was dark and long
Tulilia tukisema “Bwana tusaidie” (We cried saying “Lord help us!”)
We thought the storm would drown us
Lakini alitushika mkono (But He held our hand)
He held us through every night
Tulipotetemeka moyoni (When we trembled within)
His grace became the Grace we needed
Refrain:
Look at us now
Huu ni ushuhuda (This is a testimony)
Tulidhani yote hayangewezekana (We thought all was impossible)
You wrote a good story, Lord
With a beautiful ending
Umetupitisha juu ya mawimbi yote (You have safely carried us through all the storms) (Repeat)
Safari ilikuwa ya majaribu (The road was full of trials)
Mountains felt like they were closing in
Tulidhani tutafika mwisho (We thought we had reached the end)
But He kept reminding us, “I am here”
Kila hatua ilikuwa ngumu (Every step was difficult)
Yet his mercies covered every tear
Tukasimama kwa ahadi zake (We stood on His promises)
His promises kept drawing us nearer
(Refrain)
Sasa tukiangalia nyuma (Now looking at the past)
We see His footprints in our pain
Kila jaribu tulilopitia (Every trial we passed through)
Became a bridge He used to lift us
Mafiga ya maisha yalitupiga (Life beat us up)
But He steadied us again and again
Na leo tuko hapa tukisema (And today we are here saying)
His faithfulness has never changed
Nimeona fadhili zako maishani mwangu, Yahweh (I have witnessed your mercies in my life, Yahweh)
Nimeona wema wako maishani mwangu, Yesu (I have seen your goodness in my life, Jesus)(Repeat)
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me)
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me)
(From the Top)
Najua bila wewe nisingeweza (I know that I would not have made it without You) x4
Maana hivi vyote wewe umetenda (For all of these, it is You who has done them)
Maana hivi vyote wewe umefanya (For all of these, it is You who has made them) (Repeat)
Niseme nini? Nifanye nini (What do I say? What can I do?)
Wakitaka ushuhuda waniangalie mimi (If they need a testimony, then look at me)
Niseme nini? Nifanye nini (What do I say? What can I do?)
Wakitaka ushuhuda waniangalie mimi (If they need a testimony, then look at me)
Yule ambaye aliyeponywa magonjwa na Mungu, Nd’o mimi (The one who has healed of diseases by God, is me)
Yule ambaye aliyetolewa matopeni na Mungu, Nd’o mimi (The one who was lifted from the mud by God, is me)
Niseme nini? Nifanye nini (What do I say? What can I do?)
Wakitaka ushuhuda waniangalie mimi (If they need a testimony, then look at me)
Niseme nini? Nifanye nini (What do I say? What can I do?)
Wakitaka ushuhuda waniangalie mimi (If they need a testimony, then look at me)
Yule ambaye aliyetajiriwa na Mungu mwenyewe, Nd’o mimi (The one who was enriched by God, is me)
Yule ambaye aliyeinuliwa na Mungu mwenyewe, Nd’o mimi (The one who was lifted by God, is me)
Najua bila wewe nisingeweza (I know that I would not have made it without You)x4
Afya hii, sababu ni we (This health, is because of You) x2
Uzima huu sababu ni we (This life, is because of You) x2
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me)
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me)
Neema hii, sababu ni we (This grace, is because of You) x2
Baraka hii, sababu ni we (These blessings, are because of You) x2
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me)
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me)
Familia hii, sababu ni we (This family, is because of You) x2
Watoto hawa, sababu ni we (These children, is because of You) x2
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me)
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me)
Nafasi hii, sababu ni we (This opportunity, is because of You) x2
Neema hii, sababu ni we (This Grace, is because of You) x2
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me)
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me)
Najua bila wewe nisingeweza (I know that I would not have made it without You)x4
Maana hivi vyote wewe umetenda (For all these good things)
Maana hivi vyote wewe umefanya (It is You who have done it) (Repeat)
Afya hii, sababu ni we (This health, is because of You) x2
Uzima huu sababu ni we (This life, is because of You) x2
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me)
Umenipendelea, umenipendelea (You have favored me) (Repeat)
Haitakua rahisi, kulitangaza Neno (It will not be easy, to proclaim the Gospel)
Kwani shetani yupo, anavizia vizia (For the devil is there, lurking)
Bila nguvu yako Mungu, hatutafanukiwa (Without your strength, we shall not succeed)
Tegemeo letu, lina baki kwako–wewe! (Our hope, remain on you alone!)
Refrain:
Tumaini letu (kwako Bwana) (Our hope (in You Lord))
Tegemeo letu wewe (wewe uliye juu) (Our refuge is you (You who is on high))
Twakutegemea pekee yako (We depend on You alone)
Ndiwe nguvu yetu wewe (You are our strength)
Tumaini letu (kwako Bwana) (Our hope (in You Lord))
Tegemeo letu wewe (wewe uliye juu) (Our refuge is you (You who is on high))
Twakutegemea pekee yako (We depend on You alone)
Wewe Mungu wetu (wewe Mungu wetu) (You are our God (You are our God))
Katika maisha yetu, tunapitia magumu (In our lives, we go through hardships)
Wenyewe hatuwezi, tunajikongoja bure (We cannot do it alone, we would labor in vain)
Bila nguvu yako Mungu, hatuta fanikiwa (Without Your strength God, we shall not succeed)
Tegemeo letu, linabaki kwako wewe! (Our hope, remain in You alone!)
(Refrain)
Kwenye familia zetu, migogoro inazidi (In our families, strife increase)
Hakuna wa kujishusha, malumbano kila siku (No one humbles themselves, quarrels every day)
Bila pendo lako Mungu, hatutafanukiwa (Without Your love God, we would not succeed)
Tegemeo letu, linabaki kwako wewe! (Our hope, remain in You alone!)
(Refrain)
Tazama uchumi wetu, madeni yanatuzidi (Look at our economy, debts overwhelm us)
Biashara nazo ngumu, ajira zimeyeyuka (The businesses are hard, employment has evaporated)
Bila neema zako Mungu, hatutafanikiwa (Without your Grace God, we will not succeed)
Tegemeo letu, linabaki kwako wewe! (Our hope, remain in You alone!)
Nilikuwa gizani nikitafuta njia (I was in darkness looking for away)
Nikijifunza kusimama baada ya kuanguka (Teaching myself to stand after falling down)
Kila jeraha lilinifanya imara (All the wounds made me stronger)
Leo ninasimama na nguvu mpya moyoni (Today I stand with new strength in my heart)
Ninaacha jana nyuma yangu (I leave yesterday behind me)
Naamini kesho yangu (I trust in my tomorrow)
Refrain:
It’s a new beginning
Mwanzo wa kila jema (The beginning of all good things)
Ya kale hayapo tena (The past is no longer relevant)
Nimefuta, ninaanza upya now (I have erased it, I start anew now)
It’s a new beginning
Sitazami ya nyuma tena (I do not consider what is behind me)
Machozi hayapo tena (Tears are no longer there)
Nimefuta, ninaanza upya, now (I have erased it, I start anew now)
It’s a new beginning
Safari si rahisi ila naendelea (The journey is not easy, yet I persist)
Kila hatua, inanisogeza mbele (Every step, moves me forward)
Sauti yenye tumaini,inaniongoza (The voice of hope leads me)
Najua nitafika, naamini (I know I will arrive, I believe)
Ninaacha jana nyuma yangu (I leave yesterday behind me)
Naamini kesho yangu (I trust in my tomorrow)
(Refrain)
Ninasonga mbele, sitarudi nyuma (I move forward, I will not turn back)
God is me
Refrain:
Hatua, hatua zangu (Steps, my steps)
Zinaongozwa, na Bwana (Are led by the Lord)
Hatua, hatua zangu (Steps, my steps)
Zinaongozwa, na Bwana (Are led by the Lord)
Nikitaka kusogea, sogea (If I want to advance)
Ananisogeza (He advances me)
Nikitaka kupandisha panda (If I want to climb)
Ananipandisha (He lifts me up)
Nikitaka kusogea, sogea (If I want to advance)
Ananisogeza (He advances me)
Nikitaka kupandisha panda (If I want to climb)
Ananipandisha (He lifts me up)
Panda, panda, panda, panda (Climb up, climb, climb)
Hatua! (Step!)
Kumbe hatua zangu, zinaongozwa na wewe (Truly my steps are led by You)
Mikakati yangu, inapangwa na wewe (My strategies, are planned by you)
Kila stepu stepu, natembea na wewe (I walk all my steps with You)
Kila mahali, natembea na wewe (I walk with you in every place)
Huku na huko, natetembea na wewe (Here and there, I walk with You)
Kibali chako, uwepo wako (Your approval and your presence)
Neema yako, kibali chako (Your grace and your favor)
Tembea nami x2 Usiniachilie x2 (Walk with me, do not leave me)
Nikaanguka, nikajikwaa (To fall, to stumble)
(Refrain)
Ni nani awezaye kuhesabu nywele za kichwa changu na aseme! (Who can count the number of hairs on my head, tell me!)
Ni nani awezaye kuhesabu hatua za Mungu aendapo aseme! (Who can count the steps of God where He goes, tell me!)
Amenichora kweye vitanga vya mikono yake x2 (He has drawn me in the palms of His hands)
Ameandika jina langu mikoni mwake (He has written my name on His hands)
Ameandika na siku zangu kwa damu yake (He has written my days by His blood)
Nikiongozwa na nani? Nikiongozwa naye (Led by whom? Led by Him)
Nikitembezwa na nani? Ninatembe na yeye (Walking with who? I am walking with Him)
Baraka zangu, mikononi mwake (My blessings are in His hands)
Amani yangu, mikononi mwake (My peace is in His hands)
Nainuliwa, mikononi mwake (I am lifted by His hands)
Hatua, hatua zangu (My steps, my steps)
Zinaongozwa, na Bwana (Are led by the Lord)
Akikanyaga, nami nakanyaga pale (Where He steps, there I step)
Akikosha, nami ninakosha pale (Where He cleans, there I clean)
Akikanyaga, nami nakanyaga pale (Where He steps, there I step)
Alama kaniachia x2 (His scars are the testimony)
Nasonga, nasonga (I move, I advance)
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