Hillsong UNITED - Worthy Is The Lamb Lyrics
Lyrics
Thank you for the cross Lord
Thank you for the price You paid
Bearing all my sin and shame
In love You came
And gave amazing grace
Thank you for this love Lord
Thank you for the nail pierced hands
Washed me in Your cleansing flow
Now all I know
Your forgiveness and embrace
Worthy is the Lamb
Seated on the throne
Crown You now with many crown
You reign victorious
High and lifted up
Jesus Son of God
The Darling of Heaven crucified
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
Thank you for the cross Lord
Thank you for the price You paid
Bearing all my sin and shame
In love You came
And gave amazing grace
Thank you for this love Lord
Thank you for the nail pierced hands
Washed me in Your cleansing flow
Now all I know
Your forgiveness and embrace
Worthy is the Lamb
Seated on the throne
Crown You now with many crown
You reign victorious
High and lifted up
Jesus Son of God
The Darling of Heaven crucified
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
Video
Worthy Is The Lamb - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship's "Worthy Is The Lamb," released on August 4, 2017, stands as a powerful testament to the central message of Christian faith: the immeasurable worth and sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. This anthem isn't just a song; it's a declaration of theological truth, deeply rooted in the very fabric of Scripture. The core of its message is an exultant celebration of Christ's finished work on the cross and His subsequent resurrection, proclaiming His inherent worthiness to receive all honor, glory, and praise. This aligns directly with the vision seen by the Apostle John in Revelation 5:12, where a mighty voice declares, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" The song echoes this heavenly chorus, drawing from the profound understanding that it was the Lamb, Christ Himself, who by His blood secured redemption for humanity, a concept foundational to Paul's letter to the Ephesians (Ephesians 1:7).
The lyrical narrative of "Worthy Is The Lamb" consistently points to the substitutionary atonement, the idea that Christ willingly took upon Himself the sin of the world, thereby satisfying divine justice. This is reflected in the way the song articulates Christ's sacrifice as the ultimate act of love and obedience, a love that surpasses all human understanding and is the source of our salvation. This profound truth is articulated throughout the New Testament, particularly in John 3:16, which states, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The song's focus on the Lamb's blood as the means of redemption directly references the Passover imagery, where the blood of the lamb protected Israel from judgment, and now, the blood of Jesus protects believers from eternal condemnation, as described in Hebrews 9:14: "how much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God?" The repeated affirmation of Christ's worthiness is not merely a stylistic choice but a theological imperative, acknowledging His divine nature and His unique role as mediator between God and humanity, a role He fulfills perfectly, as stated in 1 Timothy 2:5. This powerful declaration invites listeners to contemplate the immensity of Christ's sacrifice and to respond with unwavering devotion and adoration, recognizing that no earthly power or authority can rival His supreme worth.