Larnelle Harris - Blessing and Honor Lyrics
Lyrics
Blessing and honor to our God
Lift up the name of Jesus
He has redeemed us from this world
He is the one who saves us
Christ has risen from the dead
And He has given us new life
And raised us up with Him
To worship at His glorious throne
Blessing and honor to our God
Lift up the name of Jesus
He has redeemed us from this world
He is the one who saves us
Blessing and honor to our God
Lift up the name of Jesus
He has redeemed us from this world
He is the one who saves us
Oh, worthy is the Lamb to receive
Power, glory and riches
Praise, wisdom and might
Blessing and dominion, now until forever
Blessing and honor to our God
Lift up the name of Jesus
He has redeemed us from this world
He is the one who saves us
Christ has risen from the dead
And He has given us new life
And raised us up with Him
To worship at His glorious throne
Blessing and honor to our God
Lift up the name of Jesus
He has redeemed us from this world
He is the one who saves us
Blessing and honor to our God
Lift up the name of Jesus
He has redeemed us from this world
He is the one who saves us
Jesus the Savior
Blessing and honor to our God
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Blessing and Honor
Meaning & Inspiration
Larnelle Harris's enduring declaration, "Blessing and Honor," released on June 13, 1995, as part of his album *First Love*, stands as a powerful testament to the foundational truths of Christian faith. This song, while not rooted in a singular, dramatic biographical event for the artist, emerges from the universal narrative of redemption that defines the Gospel. Its message is a profound expression of theological truth, designed to stir the worshiper into a posture of adoration and gratitude, echoing sentiments found throughout sacred scripture. It serves as both a catechetical tool, reminding believers of core doctrines, and a fervent prayer of praise, lifting up the name of Jesus as the focal point of all glory.
The very essence of "Blessing and Honor" is captured in its recurring refrain: a direct, unwavering declaration of worship to God and an exaltation of Jesus. The song articulates God's worthiness of all praise, a concept deeply rooted in biblical worship, particularly in the Revelation account where heavenly beings continually ascribe glory to the Creator and the Lamb (Revelation 4:9-11). It then pivots to the specific actions that elicit such worship: "He has redeemed us from this world; He is the one who saves us." This line encapsulates the core of the Christian message of salvation, identifying Jesus as the sole source of deliverance from sin and its dominion. Scripture consistently affirms this truth, stating that there is "no other name under heaven given among mankind by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12), and that Christ "gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own" (Titus 2:14). The song reminds us that this redemption is not just a historical event but a continuing reality that defines our present existence and future hope.
The narrative of "Blessing and Honor" then expands to encompass the pivotal event of Christian faith: the resurrection. "Christ has risen from the dead," the song proclaims, "And He has given us new life; And raised us up with Him to worship at His glorious throne." This segment articulates the profound implications of Christ's victory over death, connecting it directly to the believer's spiritual transformation and future hope. The resurrection of Jesus is not merely a past miracle; it is the source of "new life" for those who believe, mirroring the Apostle Paul’s declaration that "just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life" (Romans 6:4). Even more profoundly, the song speaks of believers being "raised up with Him" and seated "with Him in the heavenly realms" (Ephesians 2:6), an astonishing truth that grants present spiritual access to God's presence and a future promise of ultimate communion. This elevates the act of worship from a mere earthly exercise to a participation in a heavenly reality, an anticipation of kneeling at the "glorious throne" of Christ.
The song reaches its doxological crescendo by quoting the profound declaration of Revelation 5:12, articulating the comprehensive worthiness of the Lamb: "Worthy is the Lamb to receive power, glory and riches, praise, wisdom and might, blessing and dominion, now until forever." This powerful affirmation directly echoes the vision of John, where a vast multitude cries out this very praise to Christ, the Lamb who was slain. It meticulously lists the attributes and honors due to Him, not just for a fleeting moment, but "now until forever," emphasizing the eternal nature of His reign and His deservingness of all possible adoration. This comprehensive list of divine attributes—power, glory, riches, praise, wisdom, might, blessing, and dominion—serves as a complete surrender of all created things back to their rightful King. Through these verses, "Blessing and Honor" thus becomes more than just a song; it is a theological statement, a worship anthem, and a profound call for humanity to recognize and respond to the saving work and eternal sovereignty of Jesus Christ, inspiring a perpetual posture of praise and reverent awe towards the One who redeemed us and offers new, eternal life.