Darlene Zschech - Agnus Dei Lyrics
Lyrics
You are holy
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
For the Lord almighty reigns
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
For the Lord God Almighty reigns
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
For the Lord God Almighty reigns
Holy, holy
Are you Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the lamb
Worthy is the lamb
For you are holy, holy
Are you Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the lamb
Worthy is the lamb
Amen
Hallelujah
You are holy
Holy and lifted high
Hallelujah
You are holy
Holy and lifted high
Video
Shout to The Lord & Agnus Dei (Darlene Zschech - Revealing Jesus)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Agnus Dei," as presented by Darlene Zschech on the 2013 release *Revealing Jesus*, stands as a profound declaration of faith, deeply rooted in the sacrifice and triumphant resurrection of Jesus Christ. This rendition channels the ancient liturgy of the Mass, transforming the solemn "Lamb of God" invocation into a powerful, contemporary expression of worship that resonates with the core of Christian belief. The song's genesis, while not detailed in publicly available information beyond its inclusion in Zschech's work, undoubtedly draws inspiration from the enduring theological significance of Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb, a concept powerfully articulated throughout Scripture. From His first presentation to the world as "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" by John the Baptist in John 1:29, this imagery has been central to understanding Christ's redemptive mission. Zschech’s "Agnus Dei" echoes this pivotal moment, emphasizing the weight of sin lifted and the liberation found in His offering. The message unpacks the immensity of Christ's atonement, mirroring the profound statement in Hebrews 9:22: "And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission." This song is a testament to that shedding, the blood that cleanses and makes us new, as vividly described in 1 John 1:7: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." The "Agnus Dei" isn't merely a musical piece; it's a spiritual anchor, a reminder of the finished work on the cross and the ultimate victory over death. It calls us to reflect on the love that compelled such a sacrifice, a love that Paul eloquently describes in Romans 5:8: "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." This song invites listeners into a space of gratitude and awe, acknowledging the divine power and perfect will behind the Lamb's surrender for the sake of humanity's salvation, ultimately pointing to the peace and reconciliation we have with God through Him, as spoken in Colossians 1:20, "and, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself."