Lyrics
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh,
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh.
Chorus
Worthy, worthy is the Lamb,
Worthy, worthy is the Lamb,
Worthy, worthy is the Lamb,
The Lamb of God.
Verse 1
Glory, hallelujah,
Glory, hallelujah,
Glory, hallelujah,
To the Lamb.
Chorus 2
Worthy, worthy, is the Lamb,
Worthy, worthy, is the Lamb,
Worthy, worthy, is the Lamb,
The Lamb of God.
Verse 2
Glory, hallelujah,
Glory, hallelujah,
Glory, hallelujah,
To the Lamb.
Bridge 1
Glory, hallelujah, (Worthy is the Lamb)
Glory, hallelujah, (Worthy is the Lamb)
Glory, hallelujah, (Worthy is the Lamb)
To the Lamb. (Praise to the Lamb)
Bridge 2
Glory, hallelujah, (Worthy, worthy is the Lamb)
Glory, hallelujah, (ooh ooh ooh)
Glory, hallelujah, (Glory, to the Lamb)
To the Lamb. (Praises to the Lamb)
Outro
Glory, hallelujah, (Ooh ooh ooh ooh)
Glory, hallelujah, (Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
Glory hallelujah, (Ooh ooh ooh ooh)
To the Lamb. (To the Lamb)
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Meaning & Inspiration
This short, repetitive worship song is built around a single declaration: "Worthy, worthy is the Lamb, The Lamb of God." Instead of telling a story or developing an argument, the lyrics return again and again to the title phrase, then answer it with "Glory, hallelujah, To the Lamb." The simplicity makes the song easy for a congregation or choir to pick up and sustain.
The imagery of the Lamb echoes the language of Revelation, where the Lamb is praised with a loud voice as worthy to receive honor and glory. The words also recall John the Baptist's title for Jesus as the Lamb of God. Both connections are cautious readings, since the lyrics themselves quote no verse directly.
In the closing sections, the backing responses such as "Praise to the Lamb" and "Praises to the Lamb" layer over the main line, so the song ends as a round of adoration rather than a resolution. It suits settings where a group wants to dwell on one thought of praise rather than move through many ideas.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 5:12 The heavenly voices call the Lamb worthy to receive power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory and blessing.
- John 1:29 John the Baptist calls Jesus the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.