Hillsong Worship - The Lord's Prayer 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
Words and Music by Ben Fielding, Benjamin Hastings, Reuben Morgan & Marty Sampson
© 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing
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The Lord's Prayer - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship's rendition of "The Lord's Prayer," found on their 2018 instrumental album *There Is More*, offers a profound sonic landscape for one of Christianity's foundational prayers. While this version prioritizes instrumental texture, it masterfully cultivates an atmosphere conducive to reflection, allowing the timeless words of Jesus, as recorded in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4, to resonate deeply within the listener's spirit. The strength of this piece lies not in a new melodic interpretation, but in its ability to create a sacred space where the ancient petition can be both heard and experienced. The message itself, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name," immediately centers our attention on the divine, echoing the reverence called for in Isaiah 6:3 where the seraphim cry, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty." This opening is an invitation to acknowledge God's supreme majesty and to set Him apart in our lives, aligning with the very essence of worship.
As the prayer progresses, "Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven," it shifts our focus to God's sovereign reign and our earnest desire for His purposes to be fulfilled. This call for God's will to be enacted mirrors the plea found in Psalm 143:10, "Teach me to do your will, for you are my God," and the hopeful anticipation of Romans 8:19 which speaks of creation eagerly awaiting the revelation of the sons of God, a testament to God's ultimate plan. The instrumental arrangement supports this yearning for divine intervention, creating a sense of anticipation and hope for the unfolding of God's perfect plan. The petition for daily sustenance, "give us today our daily bread," speaks to a fundamental dependence on God for all our needs, a concept deeply rooted in passages like Deuteronomy 8:3 where Moses reminds the Israelites that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. This is further reinforced in Philippians 4:19: "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." The sonic textures in this piece evoke a sense of provision and trust, assuring believers that their Father cares for their every requirement.
The inclusion of forgiveness, "forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors," is a cornerstone of Christian living and a powerful reminder of our own accountability. This direct parallel is found in Mark 11:25, where Jesus states, "And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." Hillsong Worship's arrangement subtly emphasizes this reciprocal relationship, urging a heartfelt response of mercy. Finally, the prayer's conclusion, "and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one," is a plea for divine protection and guidance in the face of spiritual adversity. This echoes the sentiment of 1 Corinthians 10:13, which promises that God will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear, and that with the temptation, he will also provide a way out. The overarching power of this instrumental rendition of "The Lord's Prayer" is its capacity to immerse the listener in the profound truths contained within Jesus' teaching, fostering a deep and personal encounter with the divine, encouraging a life lived in faithful pursuit of His will.