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Alpha and Omega by Israel & New Breed cover art

Israel & New Breed - Alpha and Omega Lyrics

Artist:
Israel & New Breed
Album:
Alive in South Africa (Trax)
Official Release:
25 Oct 2005

Lyrics

Chorus


You are Alpha and Omega
We worship You our Lord
You are worthy to be praised
You are Alpha and Omega
We worship You our Lord
You are worthy to be praised


Verse 1


We give You all the glory
We worship You our Lord
You are worthy to be praised


Verse 2


We give You all the glory
We worship You our Lord
You are worthy to be praised


Chorus


You are Alpha and Omega
We worship You our Lord
You are worthy to be praised
We give You all the glory
We worship You our Lord
You are worthy to be praised
We give You all the glory
We worship You our Lord
You are worthy to be praised


Verse 3


We give You all the glory
We worship You our Lord
You are worthy to be praised


Verse 4


We give You all the glory
We worship You our Lord
You are worthy to be praised


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Meaning & Inspiration

The lyrics are a short, repeated act of worship built on three lines: "You are Alpha and Omega," "We worship You our Lord," and "You are worthy to be praised." A second set of lines, "We give You all the glory," is repeated in the same pattern, so the song keeps a single focus from beginning to end.

The title names God with the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, a phrase used in Revelation to say that nothing stands before or after Him. In the song the name is followed at once by worship, so the title serves as a reason to praise rather than an idea to explain.

The declaration that God is worthy to be praised is close to Revelation 4:11 and Psalm 18:3, and the title Alpha and Omega appears in Revelation 1:8. The song does not quote these passages word for word.

Related Scripture

  • Revelation 1:8 God declares himself the Alpha and the Omega, the title that opens the song.
  • Revelation 4:11 Heavenly worshippers say God is worthy to receive glory, matching "You are worthy to be praised."
  • Psalm 18:3 Calls on the Lord as worthy of praise.