Yesu Nakupenda - Neema Gospel Choir
"My Jesus, I Love Thee" is a Christian hymn written by William Ralph Featherston in the mid-19th century. It was first published anonymously in 1864 and quickly became popular in churches in England and America. The melody was later composed by Adoniram Judson Gordon in 1876 and named after himself. The hymn has been translated into many languages and is still widely sung by Christians worldwide, making it a beloved classic hymn.
This is the Other version from us, The cross is a reminder of the depth of God's love and the sacrifice Jesus made out of that love.
SWAHILI LYRICS:
Yesu nakupenda ,U Mali yangu
Anasa za dhambi, sitaki kwangu
Na Mwokozi aliyeniokoa
Sasa nakupenda
Sasa nakupenda
Sasa nakupenda
Sasa nakupenda Kuzidi pia
(Moyo umejaa), mapenzi tele
(Kwa vile ulivyonipenda), mbele
(Uhai wako), ukanitolea sasa nakupenda
Sasa nakupenda
Sasa nakupenda
Sasa nakupenda Kuzidi pia
Ulipoangikwa msalabani
Tusamehewe dhambi zetu
Na taji ya miiba uliyoivaa
Kwa damu yako umefuta makosa
Sasa nakupenda
Sasa nakupenda
Sasa nakupenda
Sasa nakupenda, Kuzidi pia
Kuzidi pia
Kuzidi pia
ENGLISH LYRICS:
My Jesus, I love you, I know you are mine
for all follies of sin I resign
My gracious Redeemer and Savior
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you more
My heart is in love
Because you first loved me
You sacrificed your life for me, I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you more
When you were crucified
To pardon our sins
A crown of thorns on you
Your blood cleansed our transgressions
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you more
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Yesu Nakupenda
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Jun 23, 2026 updated
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Neema Gospel Choir performs a Swahili version of the classic hymn 'My Jesus, I Love Thee,' originally written by William Ralph Featherston. The song expresses deep personal love and devotion to Jesus, acknowledging Him as the Redeemer and Savior. It reflects on the sacrifice of the cross, where Jesus was crucified and wore a crown of thorns to pardon sins. The lyrics emphasize that Jesus' blood cleanses transgressions, and the singer's heart is filled with love because of His sacrificial love. The song is a heartfelt declaration of love and gratitude for salvation.
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