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Patakatifu pako
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Jun 15, 2026 updated
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Erick Smith's worship song 'Patakatifu Pako' is a Swahili-language Christian song expressing deep dependence on God. The lyrics speak of needing God's holy presence, seeking strength to overcome trials, and surrendering to His will. The song emphasizes that having Jesus surpasses all else, and it calls for God's guidance and help as a refuge. It is a prayerful, intimate declaration of reliance on God for daily life and victory over challenges.
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Mahali Baba, juu ya yote
Katika mikono yako mimi najiweka,
nizungukwe mimi na uwepo wako
Niambie utakalo Bwana
Nipe nguvu ya kushinda majaribu Yesu
Nakuhitaji Bwana maishani mwangu
Niambie utakalo Bwana
Nipe nguvu ya kushinda majaribu Yesu
Nakuhitaji Bwana maishani mwangu
Nachohitaji nikufurahisha roho yako
Wewe rafiki mwema uliyenipenda.
Kwa ajili yako Yesu sisi tumekombolewa
Kuwa na wewe Yesu yashinda yote (rudia)
Niambie utakalo Bwana
Nipe nguvu ya kushinda majaribu Yesu
Nakuhitaji Bwana maishani mwangu
Nahitaji mkono wako niongozwe na wewe Bwana
Kimbilio msaada wa karibu, ni wewe.
Nahitaji mkono wako niongozwe na wewe Bwana
Kimbilio msaada wa karibu, niwe, niwe, niwewe.
Nahitaji mkono wako niongozwe na wewe Bwana
Kimbilio msaada wa karibu, uinuliwe.
Niambie utakalo Bwana
Nipe nguvu ya kushinda majaribu Yesu
Nakuhitaji Bwana maishani mwangu