Emmanuel Lyrics by Vestine & Dorcas

May 12, 2026

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(Sung in Kiswahili)

Kwa upande wako, nitasimama imara (I will stand firm by your side)
Hata marafiki wanitenge (Even if friends abandon me)
Kila mahali (Everywhere)
Nitazungukwa na neema (I will be surrounded by grace)
Nitazidiwa na nyimbo za sifa (I will overflow with songs of praise)

Nimeona, waliopondwa (I have seen the broken)
Wamerejeshwa tena (Being restored again)
Waliochoka, hupata nguvu mpya (The weary receive new strength)
Roho tasa iliokolewa kwa pumzi yako takatifu (Barren spirits are revived by your holy breath)

Pre-Refrain:
Kwa kila ajabu uliotenda (For every miracle you performed)
Niliona sababu za kukuabudu (I saw reasons to worship You)
Kwenye kila chozi ulilofuta (In every tear you wiped away)
Kuna ishara ya ukuu wako (There is a sign of your greatness)
Ukiishi nami Yesu (If you are with me, Jesus)
Nimuogope nani, Yesu? (Whom should I fear, Jesus?)
Askari wangu Hodari (My mighty warrior)
Ukiishi nami Yesu (If you are with me, Jesus)
Nimuogope nani, Yesu? (Whom should I fear, Jesus?)
Askari wangu Hodari! (My mighty warrior!)

Refrain:
Bila masharti ulinichagua (Without conditions you chose me)
Ulinipenda jinsi nilivyokuwa, Emmanuel (You loved me just as I was, Emmanuel)
Siwezaje kuhisi kubarikiwa (How could I not feel blessed)
Kwa wema wako kubwa, uliomimina (By the great goodness that you poured out) (Repeat)

Post-Refrain:
Kwa Juu yangu (Over me / Above me)
Oh, niligonga mlango (Oh, I knocked on the door)
Oh, ukanifungulia (Oh, you opened for me)
I will Glorify You
I go lift you high
Kwa uhuru nimepata (For the freedom I have received)

Umekaa nami katika dhoruba (You stayed with me in the storm)
Kupitia moto tumekuwa pamoja (Through the fire we have been together)
Mioyo yetu ilijaliwa na woga (Our hearts were filled with fear)
Huruma yako ikanikomboa (But Your mercy set me free)

Upendo wako ni ngao yangu (Your love is my shield)
Goliati hatanizoea (Goliath will never overcome me)
Ushindi wako ni fahari yangu (Your victory is my pride)
Fimbo yako inaniongoza (Your staff guides me)
Mwana Kondoo mwenye miujiza (Miracle-working Lamb of God)
Ushindi wako ni fahari yangu (Your victory is my pride)

(Pre-Refrain + Refrain + Post-Refrain)

Kwa pleasure na Sorrow
Through every hollow
I will always walk in the steps You called me to follow
Katika kila tatizo (In every trouble)
Iwe kubwa au dogo (Whether great or small)
Nitaweka imani yangu yote kwako (I place all my faith in You) (Repeat)

(Refrain + Post-Refrain)

Usisite (Do not Hesitate) Lyrics by Vestine & Dorcas

January 9, 2026

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(Sung in Kiswahili)

Inuka, juu kuliko makovu yako (Arise above your scars)
Inuka, kwenye majivu (Arise from the ashes)
kwa sababu huu ni mdaa wako (For this is your season)
Mungu atatimiza ahadi zote zako (God will fulfill all His promises to You)
Utakumbatia mabadiliko mapya (He will embrace you with new life)
Minyororo inakatika, kuta zinaanguka (The chains are broken, the walls fall)
When Jesus says yes

Alikuumba kwa udongo (He formed you from clay)
Akamwanga damu yake kwa ajili yako (He spilled His blood for your sake)
Yeye hasemi uongo (He does not life)
Ni mwamifu every time (He is faithful every time) (Repeat)

Bridge:
Alifungua njia kati ya bahari (He made a way across the sea)
Na mapito kati ya maji yenye nguvu nyingi (And made paths across mighty waters)
Msiyakumbuke mambo ya zamani (Do not dwell on past things)
Alitenda jambo jipya, tazama! (Behold! He has done a new thing) (Repeat)

Refrain:
Leo na Kesho anakujaza furaha (Today and tomorrow He fills you with joy)
Anaweka maneno, katika vitendo Jarah (He puts words in actions, Jarah)
Chochote wanachopanga, it doesn’t really matter, usisite (Whatever they plan, don’t matter, do not hesitate)
Mwaminiye kwanza, baraka zitafuata, usisite (Trust in Him first, the blessings will follow, do not hesitate)
Anakujua anakukumbuka, usisite (He knows you, He remembers you, do not delay)
Anakutunza, anakufahamu, usisite, usisite (He keeps you, He knows you, do not delay)

Kama vile mbingu zilivyo juu kuliko dunia (Just as the heavens are above the earth)
Hivyo ndivyo asiyelinganishwa na mwanadamu (That is how his is not separated from us)
Mungu ni Bwana wa yasiyowezekana (God is the Lord the impossible)
Kesi yako sio mkuu (Your case is not too big for Him)
Mgongo wake ni mwema na uko daima kukubeba (His back is better the world to carry you)
Nyosha mikono yako, naye atakushika (Stretch your hands, and He will carry you)
Yeye ni mzazi mwenye rehema (For He is a Father of mercies)
Mkimbilie atakupokea (Run to Him, and he will embrace you)
Ni yeye tu anayeweza (It is only Him who is able)
Kuponya majeraha yako (To heal your woulds)

Yeye kamwe hashindwi (He never fails)
Tuna ushuhuda mwingi (We have many testimonies)
Our Father is the King, never be-never be afraid (Repeat)

(Bridge)

(Refrain)

Mipango yake kwako ni njema
Hawezi kukuacha yatima
He’s always there for you, usisite (Repeat)

(Refrain)

Yesu ni wangu (Jesus is mine)
Wa uzima wa milele  (He is alive and He’s eternal) (Repeat)

Yebo /Nitawale (Yes, Lead Me) Lyrics by Vestine and Dorcas

May 30, 2025

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(Sung in Swahili and some Zulu)

Mwokozi wangu, nakuhitaji zaidi (My savior, I greatly need You)
Na Mwoyo wangu, unalia uwepo wako (And my heart, cries for your presence)
Nimejaribu on my own, lakini siwezi (I have tried on my own, and cannot do it)
Nakutegemea, usiniache kamwe (I rely upon you, never abandon me)

Nikiwa bado napumua (While there is still breath in me)
Jina lako ndilo nitajivunia (It is Your Name that I will boast upon)
Tena sitaki kitu cha kunikataza (Nor will I accept what will prevent me)
Kuwa chombo chako (From being Your vesssel)

Sauti yako ikaniita (Your voice called me)
Vingine vyote mimi kakataa (And I abandoned all else)
Nifiche ndani ya mabawa yako (Hide me in your feathers)
Nifike mwisho wa safari (Until the end of my journey)

Najua kwamba mimi ni wako (I know that I am Yours)
Unanipenda tena Sana (You love me greatly)
Nuru yako imenitoa gizani (Your light has brought me from darkness)
Sitaogopa kamwe (I will not be afraid) (Repeat)

Refrain:
Nitawale sasa, na hata milele Bwana (Rule over me now and into forever, Lord)
Overpower all of me, the way you truly desire
Natamani kuongozwa (I desire to be led)
Na Mkono wako Wenye nguvu (By Your mighty hand)
Breath the Fresh Air into my heart
Amen! Amen! Amen!
Yebo yebo Jesu, Yebo yebo Jesu (Yes yes, Jesus) — In Zulu
Yebo Yebo, ngidinga wena! (Yes yes , I need You)
Yebo yebo Jesu, Yebo yebo Jesu (Yes yes, Jesus)
Yebo yebo, ngidinga wena! (Yes yes , I need You)

Ee Mungu nitumikishe (Oh father use me)
Katika faida za mbingu (To the benefit of the heavens)
Nisimamie vizuri (To be a good steward)
Ufalme wako ndani ya ulimwengu (Your kingdom on earth)

Nijaze nguvu nipambane (Fill me with the strength to battle)
Udhaifu wangu uondoe (Remove my weaknesses)
Nidharau mishale ya machungu (For me to despise the arrows of bitterness)
Adui anaonipiga (And enemies who oppose me)

Hawa wanataja magari (While they trust chariots)
Wengine wanataja mafarasi (And the others trust horses)
Bali sisi tunalitaja (But we declare)
Hilo jina la Bwana (The Name of the Lord) (Repeat)

(Refrain)

Najua kwamba mimi ni wako (I know that I am Yours)
Unanipenda tena Sana (You love me greatly)
Nuru yako imenitoa gizani (Your light has brought me from darkness)
Sitaogopa kamwe (I will not be afraid) (Repeat)

Repeat: Sitaogopa kamwe (I will not be afraid)
Bonde la mauti (The valley of death)
Kwenye shimo la simba (The lion’s den)
Katika giza tupu (The pure darkness)
Ndani ya bahari kuu (The deep sea)

(Refrain)

Ihema (Sacred Tent) Lyrics by Vestine and Dorcas

December 10, 2024

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(Sung in Kinyarwanda)

Bwo intambara zazag’ umusubirizo (When wars break against me over and over)
Nabonaga kwambuka ari ihurizo  (And I am besieged on all sides)
Isoko y’indirimbo yari yarakamye (When the source of my songs had run dry)
Umurab’ ukambwira ko wantereranye (And the wave whisper that you’ve forsaken me)

Erega nubwo ntakubonaga waruhari (You were there even though I couldn’t see you)
Ahubwo nuko nari naguy’ isari (But it is because I had perished)
Mana waraje maz’ unkora ku mboni (God you came and opened my eyes)
Urandamir’ unkura mu usoni (Rescued me took away my shame)

Refrain:
Uri umwami utajya ubura uko ugira (You are the Lord who never fails)
Ni wowe ujya umpanagura amarira (You are the one who wipes my tears)
Uhor’ umpisha aho umwanzi atagera (You keep me away from the enemy’s reach)
Abakwiringiye bos’ urabimana (You protect those that trust in You)

Refrain 2:
Uri Yhaweh naya mashimwe n’ ayawe (You are Yahweh and all these praises are yours)
Unkuye mu mwijima unyomoy’ inguma (You took me out of the dark and healed my wounds)
Yesu we umbambiye ihema (Oh Jesus, you set sacred tent for me) (Repeat)

Ubu sinkiri imbata y’ubwoba (I’m no longer a slave to fear)
Umwami anshyize mu mababa (The Lord put me in His tent)
Uburinzi bwe burushije imbaraga (His protection is more powerful)
Inkubi y’ibindega (Than my failures)

Urongeye unyeretse imbabazi (You have showed me Your mercy again)
Unyeretse n’ubushobozi (You have shown me Your might)
Umbohoye ingoyi nta kiguzi (You broke my chains without a price)
Unkuye kuri uyu musozi (And taken me out of this mountain)

(Refrain + Refrain2)

Unkuye mu mwijima unyomoye inguma (You took me out of the dark and healed my wounds)
Yesu we umbambiye ihema (Oh Jesus, you set the tabernacle for me) (Repeat)

Kumusaraba (On the Cross) Lyrics by Vestine and Dorcas

August 23, 2023

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(Sung in Kinyarwanda)

Benshi ndabizi ko (I know that many of You)
Inkuru y’amarira ya njye (Know of my sad story)
Nukuri yaciye, mu matwi yanyu (Your ears have heard)
Nbandi twaturanye iyo (Of others whom we lived together)
Mu mudugudu w’irimbukiro (In the village that was destroyed)

Umwijima niwo niyorosaga (I was covered by darkness)
Ntarahura n’umwami wanjye Yesu (That is before I met my Jesus)
Umwijima niwo niyorosaga (I was covered by darkness)
Ntarahura n’umwami wanjye Yesu (That is before I met my Jesus)

Narahamagaraga, maze nkiyikiriza (I called out, and no one responded)
Nari mu buretwa, bubuza izuba kurasa (I was in slavery that prevented the sun from rising)
Narinyotewe no gutabarwa (I was desperate for a rescue)
Narinyotewe no gutabarwa (I was desperate for a rescue)

Pre-Refrain:
Sinjye wabonye mva, mu binganza bibi (I was finally rescued from the cruel hands)
Aho nari ndi nari mfueye rubi (Where I was living in agony) (Repeat)

Refrain:
Kumusaraba w’isoni Yesu (On the shamefull cross Jesus)
Kahakubitiwe inkoni (You were whipped on my behalf)
ubu aho kurira ndaririmba (And now instead of weeping, I now proclaim)
ko wandutiye abatambyi (That you are above all priests) (Repeat)

Naje kumenya ko, za mana zaho nabaga (I came to know that, those local gods)
Zitari zishoboye (Were not capable)
Ariko wowe Yesu, ufite imbaraga (But You jesus who are mighty)
Wahaye ubuzim’ imbaga (You have given life to many)

Jehova yankundanye, umurava mwinshi (Jehovah loved me with courageous love)
Nukuri yampaye, ubugingo buhoraho (He truly gave me eternal life)
Ineza ye intembaho (His kindness flows through me)
Ndahamya ko aho anjyana, hizewe (I can confirm that he’s my refuge)
Ndahamya ko aho anjyana, hizewe (I can confirm that he’s my refuge)

(Pre-Refrain + Refrain)

Wanguze amaraso, ndabihamya (You ransomed me by your blood, I testify)
Waruguruye, maze ndinjira (You opened the door, and I came in) (Repeat)

Sinjye wabonye mva, mu binganza bibi (I was finally rescued from the cruel hands)
Aho nari ndi nari mfueye rubi (Where I was living in agony) (Repeat)

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