Telugu Lyrics
నా మట్టుకైతే బ్రతుకుట క్రీస్తే
చావైతే నాకు లాభము
నా ప్రభువా యేసయ్యా (4) ||నా మట్టుకైతే||
నీ కృప నాకు చాలును ఇలలో
నీవు లేని బ్రతుకే శూన్యము నాలో (2)
నా ప్రభువా యేసయ్యా (4) ||నా మట్టుకైతే||
నీవే నా గొప్ప కాపరివి
విడువను నను ఎడబాయనంటివి (2)
నా ప్రభువా యేసయ్యా (4) ||నా మట్టుకైతే||
English Lyrics / Transliteration
Naa Mattukaithe Brathukuta Kreesthe
Chaavaithe Naaku Laabhamu
Naa Prabhuvaa Yesayyaa (4) ||Naa Mattukaithe||
Nee Krupa Naaku Chaalunu Ilalo
Neevu Leni Brathuke Shoonyamu Naalo (2)
Naa Prabhuvaa Yesayyaa (4) ||Naa Mattukaithe||
Neeve Naa Goppa Kaaparivi
Viduvanu Nanu Edabaayanantivi (2)
Naa Prabhuvaa Yesayyaa (4) ||Naa Mattukaithe||
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Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Diyya Prasada Rao
This song echoes the heartfelt declaration of Philippians 1:21—that to live is Christ and to die is gain. Life without Jesus feels completely empty, yet His divine grace is more than enough to sustain us in every season. As our Good Shepherd, He faithfully promises never to leave nor forsake us. May we surrender our daily journey to Him, finding our deepest peace, purpose, and joy in His abiding love.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Philippians 1:21: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9: “But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'”
- Hebrews 13:5: “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'”