293. Uko njya mbona mw ' isi

Gushimisha · 5 verses

1.

Uko njya mbona mw ‘ isi

Njya mbwir’ Umwami, nti

Ndakwinging’ unyigishe

Kuguh’ umutima

(Whenever I see things in the world)

(I tell the Lord, saying)

(I beseech You, teach me)

(To give You my heart)

2.

Iteka mu gitondo,

Njya mbgir’ Umwami, nti:

Nyiriz’ imbere yawe,

Mana yanjye nkunda

(Always in the morning,)

(I tell the Lord, saying:)

(Lead me before You,)

(My God whom I love)

3.

Kenshi cyane mu munsi,

Njya mbgir’ Umwami, nti:

Ni Wowe turi kumwe:

Uhor’ ushimishwa

(Many times during the day,)

(I tell the Lord, saying:)

(It is You we are together with:)

(May You always be pleased)

4.

Kand’ iy’ ijoro rije,

Njya mbgir’ Umwami, nti:

Mukiz’ ureba hose,

Mpa ku byiza byawe !

(And when night comes,)

(I tell the Lord, saying:)

(Savior who sees everywhere,)

(Give me from Your goodness!)

5.

Kugez’ igihe nzapfa,

Nzabgir’ Umwami, nti:

Ni kuri Wowe, Data,

Njya mperw’ umugisha

(Until the time I die,)

(I will tell the Lord, saying:)

(It is to You, Father,)

(I go to receive blessing)