SINCE JESUS CAME INTO MY HEART- TANGU SIKU HIYO ALIPONIJIA

What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought
Since Jesus came into my heart!
I have light in my soul for which long I had sought,
Since Jesus came into my heart!

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Since Jesus came into my heart,
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Floods of joy o’er my soul
Like the sea billows roll,
Since Jesus came into my heart.

I have ceased from my wandering and going astray,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And my sins, which were many, are all washed away,
Since Jesus came into my heart!

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I’m possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure,
Since Jesus came into my heart!

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There’s a light in the valley of death now for me,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And the gates of the City beyond I can see,
Since Jesus came into my heart!

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I shall go there to dwell in that City, I know,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And I’m happy, so happy, as onward I go,
Since Jesus came into my heart!

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Tangu siku hiyo aliponijia,
Akae moyoni mwangu.
Sina giza tena, ila mwanga pia,
Kwa Yesu, Mwokozi wangu.

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Amani moyoni mwangu,
Kwa Yesu, Mwokozi wangu.
Sina shaka kamwe
Kwa sababu yeye
Yu nami moyoni mwangu.

Sina haja tena ya kutanga-tanga,
Ndiye Kiongozi changu.
Dhambi zangu zote zimeondolewa,
Na Yesu Mwanawe Mungu.

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Matumaini yangu ni ya hakika,
Katika Mwokozi wangu.
Hofu zangu na hamu zimeondoka,
Kwa kuwa ninaye Yesu.

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Siogopi tena nikiitwa kufa,
Yu nami daima Yesu.
Mlango wa mbingu ni Yesu Mwokozi,
’Tapita humo kwa damu.

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Nitaketi na Yesu huko milele,
Nimsifu Mwokozi wangu.
Nina raha moyoni majira yote,
Kwa Yesu Mwanawe Mungu.

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’TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS

’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
And to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
And to know, “Thus says the Lord!”

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Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust Him more!

O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust His cleansing blood;
And in simple faith to plunge me’
Neath the healing, cleansing flood!

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Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just from sin and self to cease;
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest, and joy and peace.

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I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.

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DOWN AT THE CROSS - MSALABANI PA MWOKOZI

Down at the cross where my Savior died,
Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to His Name!

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Glory to His Name, glory to His Name:
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to His Name!

I am so wondrously saved from sin,
Jesus so sweetly abides within;
There at the cross where He took me in;
Glory to His Name!

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Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin,
I am so glad I have entered in;
There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean;
Glory to His Name!

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Come to this fountain so rich and sweet,
Cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;
Plunge in today, and be made complete;
Glory to His Name!

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Msalabani pa Mwokozi,
Naliomba unirehemu,
Aliniondoa dhambini,
Sifa kwa Yesu!

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Sifa kwa Yesu,
Sifa kwa Yesu, Bwanangu,
Aliniondoa dhambini,
Sifa kwa Yesu.

Chini ya mti naliomba,
Nisamehewe dhambi zangu,
Nalitakasika kwa damu,
Sifa kwa Yesu!

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Kisima cha kububujika,
Kwangu ni yote na furaha,
Nalitakaswa kisimani,
Sifa kwa Yesu!

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Karibu nyote kisimani!
Nyweni na roho itashiba,
Kiu yaisha, salamu kuu,
Sifa kwa Yesu!

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J'AI SOIF DE TA PRESENCE

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J’ai soif de ta présence,
Divin chef de ma foi.
Dans ma faiblesse immense,
Que ferais-je sans toi ?

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Chaque jour, à chaque heure,
Oh! j’ai besoin de toi !
Viens, Jésus et demeure
Auprès de moi!

Quand l’ennemi dans l’ombre
S’assemble autour de moi
Accablé par le nombre,
Que pourrais-je sans toi?

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Pendant les jours d’orage,
D’obscurité, d’effroi,
Quand faiblit mon courage,
Que ferais-je sans toi?

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O Jésus, ta présence,
C’est la vie et la paix
La paix dans la souffrance,
Et la vie à jamais.

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WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS - QUEL AMI FIDELE ET TENDRE - YESU KWETU NI RAFIKI

What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.

Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.

Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for prayer
Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there

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Quel ami fidèle et tendre
Nous avons en Jésus-Christ!
Toujours prêt à nous entendre,
À répondre à notre cri!
Il connaît nos défaillances,
Nos chutes de chaque jour,
Sévère en ses exigences,
Il est riche en son amour.

Quel ami fidèle et tendre
Nous avons en Jésus-Christ!
Toujours prêt a nous comprendre,
Quand nous sommes en souci!
Disons lui toutes nos craintes,
Ouvrons lui tout notre coeur.
Bientôt ses paroles saintes
Nous rendront le vrai bonheur.

Quel ami fidèle et tendre
Nous avons en Jésus-Christ!
Toujours prêt a nous défendre
Quand nous presse l’ennemi!
Il nous suit dans la męlée,
Nous entoure de ses bras,
Et c’est lui qui tient l’épée,
Qui décide des combats.

Quel ami fidèle et tendre,
Nous avons en Jésus-Christ,
Toujours prêt à nous apprendre,
À vaincre en comptant sur lui!
S’il nous voit vrais et sincères
À chercher la sainteté,
Il écoute nos prières
Et nous met en liberté.

Quel ami fidèle et tendre,
Nous avons en Jésus-Christ,
Bientôt il viendra nous prendre
Pour être au ciel avec lui.
Suivons donc l’étroite voie,
En comptant sur son secours.
Bientôt nous aurons la joie
De vivre avec lui toujours.

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SWAHILI VERSION
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Yesu kwetu ni Rafiki,
Hwambiwa haja pia;
Tukiomba kwa Babaye
Maombi asikia;
Lakini twajikosesha,
Twajitweka vibaya;
Kwamba tulimwomba Mungu
Dua angesikia.

Una dhiki na maonjo?
Una mashaka pia?
Haifai kufa moyo,
Dua atasikia.
Hakuna mwingine mwema
Wakutuhurumia;
Atujua tu dhaifu;
Maombi asikia.

Je, hunayo hata nguvu,
Huwezi kwendelea,
Ujapodharauliwa
Ujaporushwa pia.
Watu wangekudharau
Wapendao dunia,
Hukwambata mikononi,
Dua atasikia.