Dhahabu by Neema Gospel Choir: Lyrics & Song Review

The believer is guaranteed faith refining trials in life, and the song Dhahabu by Neema Gospel Choir hones in on this reality to encourage and remind them that it is for good! You’ll be crushed, persecuted and pressed. Expect it, and receive it with rejoicing because God is at His refining work.

In the midst of trials and difficulties, we lose sight of the goodness of God, and begin to focus on the problems at hand. This is when we are tempted to think that God cannot see us, or that He has despised and forsaken us.

Nothing could be farther from the truth. Even when He chastens us or lets us face violent storms, He remains good, His love steadfast, His compassions unfailing, and what’s more, His strength is perfected when we are at our weakest.

It takes faith to believe this in such circumstances, and Dhahabu by Neema Gospel Choir is here to spur your faith and remind you that precious like gold, you are only being refined to be better.

Song lyrics

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Akisema atatimiza wewe mwamini
Akisema atajibu wewe mwamini
Akisema atatimiza wewe mwamini
Akisema atajibu wewe mwamini

Akisema atatimiza wewe mwamini
Akisema atajibu wewe mwamini
Akisema atatimiza wewe mwamini
Akisema atajibu wewe mwamini

Katika mapito yote ni Mungu
Kwenye uvuli wa mauti huniongoza
Katika majira yote ni Mungu
Niwapo kwenye majaribu hunishikilia

Katika mapito yote ni Mungu
Kwenye uvuli wa mauti huniongoza
Katika majira yote ni Mungu
Niwapo kwenye majaribu hunishikilia

Kama dhahabu ipitavyo katika moto
Ninang'arishwa kuwa bora
Kuwa bora

Kama dhahabu ipitavyo katika moto
Ninang'arishwa kuwa bora
Kuwa bora

Kama dhahabu ipitavyo katika moto
Ninang'arishwa kuwa bora
Kuwa bora

Kama dhahabu ipitavyo katika moto
Ninang'arishwa kuwa bora
Kuwa bora

Sio kwamba Mungu haoni
Sio kwamba Mungu haoni
Sio kwamba Mungu haoni
Sjo kwamba Mungu haoni

Amekuchora Kwake kiganjani
Amekuchora Kwake kiganjani
Amekushora Kwake kiganjani
Amekuchora Kwake kiganjani

Sio kwamba Mungu hajui
Sio kwamba Mungu hajui
Sio kwamba Mungu hajui
Sio kwamba Mungu hajui

Amelitunza agano Lake na wewe
Amelitunza agano Lake na wewe
Amelitunza agano Lake na wewe
Amelitunza agano Lake na wewe

Kama dhahabu ipitavyo katika moto
Ninang'arishwa kuwa bora
Kuwa bora

Kama dhahabu ipitavyo katika moto
Ninang'arishwa

Ayayaya
Ayayaya

Ayayaya
Ayayaya

Sio kwamba Mungu haoni
Sio kwamba Mungu haoni
Sio kwamba Mungu haoni
Sio kwamba Mungu haoni

Amekuchora Kwake kiganjani
Amekuchora Kwake kiganjani
Amekuchora Kwake kiganjani
Amekuchora Kwake kiganjani

Sio kwamba Mungu hajui
Sio kwamba Mungu hajui
Sio kwamba Mungu hajui
Sio kwamba Mungu hajui

Amelitunza agano Lake na wewe
Amelitunza agano Lake na wewe
Amelitunza agano Lake na wewe
Amelitunza agano Lake na wewe

Kama dhahabu ipitavyo katika moto
Ninang'arishwa kuwa bora
Kuwa bora

Kama dhahabu ipitavyo katika moto
Ninang'arishwa

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Song factsheet

Song review

Neema Gospel Choir members dance during an interlude amid the recording of the song Dhahabu [Image source: YouTube/Eunice Njeri]

Main themes

In overall, Dhahabu by Neema Gospel Choir draws attention to the process of refinement of faith. The following themes stand out:

• Refinement through trials
• God’s upholding through trials
• God’s Loving care and covenant faithfulness
• Unconditional trust in God

Refinement through trials

Without faith, no one can please God. By virtue of believing, Abraham the father of faith was counted righteous. Christ would look for faith in those whom he healed or performed miracles. Faith is vital to a Christian, and so it must be refined.

But the process of refining faith is often difficult, involving pain. We are encouraged to rejoice through it, since the outcome is for our good.

1 Peter 1:6-7 KJV

[6] Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

[7] That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

Upholding through trials

God promises to be with us, and He is not one to break His promises – He will not forsake us. Even when we cannot feel His presence, or see His help, He is right there with us.

Psalm 23:4 KJV

[4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Isaiah 41:10 KJV

[10] Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

God’s loving care and covenant faithfulness

Through trials, pain and difficulty, God’s love abounds, He remains caring and close, never changing. We are valuable and precious in His sight, despite what the circumstances may depict.

Isaiah 49:15-16 KJV

[15] Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.

[16] Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

Deuteronomy 7:9 KJV

[9] Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;

1 Peter 7:9 KJV

[6] Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

[7] Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Unconditional trust in God

No one else is dependable as our God – at all times – good or bad. Hardship may push us to the limits, and tempt us to forget His goodness. But in such times, we ought to remember who He is (our helper, our strength, our protector) and hold fast the profession of our faith in Him.

Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

[5] Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

[6] In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

1 Peter 7:9 KJV

[23] Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Audience

Dhahabu is a good fit for individual edification and congregational worship.

Have you listened to the song yet? Let us know what you think of it. Check out this review for Neema Gospel Choir’s Nitakaa Kwako.

[Cover image credits: YouTube/Neema Gospel Choir]