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Worthy is The Lamb (Agnus Dei) by Hillsong Worship cover art

Hillsong Worship - Worthy is The Lamb (Agnus Dei) Lyrics

Artist:
Hillsong Worship
Album:
The Very Best of Hillsong (Live)
Official Release:
18 May 2010

Lyrics

Verse 1


You are holy
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
For the Lord almighty reigns


Chorus


Hallelujah
Hallelujah
For the Lord God Almighty reigns
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
For the Lord God Almighty reigns


Bridge


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


Outro


Hallelujah
You are holy
Holy and lifted high
Hallelujah
You are holy
Holy and lifted high


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Meaning & Inspiration

The lyrics gather three declarations: God is holy, the Lord God Almighty reigns, and the Lamb is worthy. They open with "You are holy" and "Hallelujah," and the second section states "For the Lord God Almighty reigns." The middle section pairs "Holy, holy" with the line "Worthy is the lamb," repeated, and closes with "Amen."

The final section returns to "You are holy" and "Holy and lifted high." The wording is short and repeated, with each line naming one attribute or one response, so the song works as a sequence of statements about who God is rather than a narrative.

These lines share language with Revelation, where heavenly worshippers cry "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty" (Revelation 4:8), the Lamb is called worthy (Revelation 5:12), and a great multitude says "Hallelujah" because the Lord God Almighty reigns (Revelation 19:6). The song follows this language closely, though it does not reproduce the passages in full.

Related Scripture

  • Revelation 4:8 Heavenly creatures cry "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty," matching "Holy, holy are You Lord God Almighty."
  • Revelation 5:12 The Lamb is declared worthy, echoing the repeated "Worthy is the lamb."
  • Revelation 19:6 A great multitude cries Hallelujah because the Lord God Almighty reigns, matching the opening section.