Watoto means "Children" in Swahili language, and is made up of children who have lost both or one parent to the AIDS epidemic. The Choir has toured Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia with a team of adults.
Their performances are a unique blend of native African rhythms, contemporary gospel music and ethnic dance. They have released four CDs. The ministry also comprises three villages, a primary school and a high school.
The vision behind Watoto is Raising the next generation of Ugandan leaders.
Amen
Watoto Lyrics
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Have mercy Jesus please forgive our sin
Take the heart of stone away
Teach our hearts to bow before your name,
Amen
Break the chains that bind us
Breathe your word of life unto this land
For the glory of your name
Amen Amen
Let your kingdom come
Let your will be done
Amen Amen
In this nation as it is in heaven
Amen
Standing on your promise
Jesus we repent and seek your face
Let our country rise again
For the glory of your name
Amen Amen
Let your kingdom come
Let your will be done
Amen Amen
In this nation as it is in heaven
Amen Amen
Let your kingdom come
Let your will be done
Amen Amen
In Uganda as it is in heaven.
Now we your people
Called by your name
Humble ourselves and
Return to seek your face
Lord hear from heaven draw near
Heal our land
Amen Amen
Let your kingdom come
Let your will be done
Amen Amen
In Uganda as it is in heaven.
The song Amen by Watoto is a powerful prayer for justice in their country Uganda. The lyrics express a deep desire for their nation to be filled with justice and mercy, and for the people to turn away from sin and bow in reverence to Jesus' name. The song also speaks to the need for the breaking of chains that bind the people and for Jesus' life-giving Word to be breathed upon the land. Throughout the song, the choir continuously calls for God's kingdom to come and for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
The song is also a call for repentance - the choir confesses their sins and asks for forgiveness from Jesus. They express a desire for their country to rise again and for it to bring glory to Jesus' name. The repetition of the chorus, "Amen Amen," emphasizes the choir's deep belief in God's power and their hope for their country's transformation.
Overall, Amen by Watoto is a powerful prayer for justice, repentance, and transformation in Uganda. The song expresses a deep longing for God's kingdom to come and for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
Let justice fill this nation
May fairness and righteousness prevail throughout our country.
Have mercy Jesus please forgive our sin
We ask for forgiveness from Jesus and request His compassion for our wrongdoing.
Take the heart of stone away
Please remove our stubbornness and inflexibility.
Teach our hearts to bow before your name,
We beseech You to guide us in respecting Your name and submitting ourselves to You.
Amen
So be it.
Break the chains that bind us
Release us from the shackles that hold us down.
Breathe your word of life unto this land
Instill words of vitality and hope into our country.
Let our country rise again
Revitalize our nation.
For the glory of your name
So that Your reputation might shine through.
Amen Amen
So be it, so be it.
Let your kingdom come
May Your sovereign realm become a reality.
Let your will be done
May Your intentions come to fruition.
In this nation as it is in heaven
May the atmosphere in our country be as it is in the heavenly realm.
Standing on your promise
Resting on Your guarantee.
Jesus we repent and seek your face
We ask for forgiveness and turn to You for guidance.
Now we your people
We, Your followers.
Called by your name
Identified by Your name.
Humble ourselves and
We submit ourselves to You and...
Return to seek your face
... strive to look for You.
Lord hear from heaven draw near
Lord, listen to us and come closer from heaven.
Heal our land
Restore our nation.
In Uganda as it is in heaven.
Make Uganda similar to heaven on earth.
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ivanabekavac9613
We can not understand everything but we are given to know what love is!
Jesus is pure love.
Imagine how much God loves us ?!
Does anyone ask you how love is measured?
I say to give life to someone's greatest love.
No, give your baby's life
And not only that, let him be tormented, spit, innocent cruel
But do not force it. Give it to your own will
What??? Can you imagine that?
I can only say that it is the purest love that exists!
I love you Jesus
@jonathanjona8253
We need Him more than before as a nation amidst these trials.. Let His will be done in Uganda the pearl and let Him bless the church, judiciary, security and the citizens.. In Jesus name
Amennn🙏🙏🙏
@joanjj4826
Now we do need Jesus now in Uganda more than never before
@dyegovalentim9016
Uau ,!!!' im from Brazil !' glory of the Lord for your !' Uganda Belobgs to Jesus King of kings
@catebatemyetto9224
Amen and Brazil belongs to Jesus no matter what the devil tries to pull esp this year we r with u in prayer.
@lyonessetech6926
What a beautifull song, It touches my spirit. You can feel the presence of the Lord, He truly inpired this song. God bless Uganda, and the nations. Glory belongs to Jesus Christ.
@JeffGoesGlobal
Greetings from Brazil! I love Watoto Children's Choir. God bless you very much!!! God bless Uganda!!!! I really wanna visit Uganda one day!!!! :)
@xokizza
Jeff Goes Global let’s go together lol
@clairekarungi4671
Yes come visit... you will love ❤️ Uganda
@sarahkasule744
Feel free my brother
@iankirks5221
Wow…this song is so spiritually connecting. God is really Great. God bless our nation Uganda