Hillsong Worship - The Lord's Prayer (Acoustic) Lyrics
Lyrics
VERSE 1:
Father in Heaven
Holy is Your Name
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth
As it is in Heaven
Our Father in Heaven
PRE-CHORUS:
Lead us not into temptation
God deliver us from the enemy
CHORUS:
Yours is the kingdom
And the power and the glory
Forever
VERSE 2:
Give us each moment
All that we need
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive the ones
Who have sinned against us
Our Father in Heaven
BRIDGE:
Our Father have Your way
On the earth
Your will be done
Tag:
And evermore
Amen
Video
The Lord's Prayer - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship's 2018 acoustic rendition of "The Lord's Prayer" emerges not just as a musical piece, but as a profound, re-imagined exploration of one of Christianity's most foundational prayers, rooted deeply in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. This stripped-down interpretation, focusing on the potent message rather than intricate melodic arrangements, invites listeners into a personal and communal communion with the divine. The brilliance of this version lies in its ability to distill the essence of Jesus' own teaching, transforming it into an accessible, intimate act of worship. By presenting the prayer in this unadorned fashion, Hillsong Worship encourages a contemplation of each phrase, mirroring the disciples' request to Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1). The opening invocation, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name," immediately grounds the listener in the reverence due to God, aligning with the biblical emphasis on God’s supreme holiness, as seen in Isaiah 6:3, where the seraphim cry out, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty.” The plea for God's kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven resonates powerfully with the eschatological hope found throughout Scripture, from the Old Testament prophets' visions of a renewed creation to Jesus' own proclamation that the kingdom of God is near (Mark 1:15). This segment serves as a profound reminder of our desire for God's sovereign reign to be fully realized, transforming our earthly existence into a reflection of His heavenly perfection, a concept echoed in Paul's encouragement to the Philippians to live as citizens of heaven (Philippians 3:20). The prayer's request for daily sustenance, "Give us today our daily bread," is not merely a petition for physical provision but a deeply spiritual acknowledgment of our absolute dependence on God for all things, mirroring the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16). It speaks to a reliance on God's consistent, faithful care, reflecting Jesus' teaching on trusting God to care for His creation (Matthew 6:25-33). The forgiveness clause, "Forgive us our sins, as we also forgive everyone who sins against us," is perhaps the most challenging and transformative aspect of the prayer. This phrase directly links divine forgiveness with human mercy, emphasizing the reciprocal nature of God's grace. Jesus Himself taught, "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins" (Matthew 6:14-15), underscoring the vital importance of extending the same grace we have received to others. Finally, the prayer culminates in a plea for divine protection and deliverance from evil, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." This is a recognition of the pervasive presence of sin and the spiritual warfare we face, calling on God's power to guide and preserve us, as affirmed in James 4:7: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Hillsong Worship's "The Lord's Prayer (Acoustic)", therefore, is more than a song; it is a carefully crafted invitation to engage with the profound truths Jesus Himself imparted, encouraging a deeper understanding and practice of faith through the timeless words of His divine instruction.