Mwamba wenye imara, kwako nitajificha!
maji hayo na damu, yaliyotoka humu,
hunisafi na dhambi, hunifanya mshindi
Kwa kazi zote pia , sitimizi sheria.
nijapofanya bidii, nikilia nakudhii,
hayaishi makosa: Ndiwe wa kuokoa.
Sina cha mkononi, Naja Msalabani;
Nili tupu, nivike; Ni mnyonge, nishike;
Nili mchafu naja, Nioshe nisijafa.
Nikungojapo chini, nakwenda kaburini;
nipaapo Mbinguni, na kukwona enzini;
roho yangu na iwe rahani mwako wewe.
Swahili version of Rock of Ages cleft for me
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Mwamba Wenye Imara
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Jun 15, 2026 updated
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Godwin Ombeni's 'Mwamba wenye Imara' is a Swahili rendition of the classic hymn 'Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me.' The song expresses complete dependence on Christ's sacrifice for salvation, acknowledging human inability to fulfill the law and the cleansing power of Jesus' blood. It portrays the believer coming to the cross empty, poor, and unclean, seeking to be clothed and washed. The lyrics also look forward to heaven, where the soul will be safe in God's presence. The song emphasizes themes of grace, redemption, and trust in Christ alone for forgiveness and eternal life.
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