New Wine Worship - Hear The Angels Lyrics
Lyrics
Hear the angels bring their praise,
Singing hallelujah,
To the Lamb of God who reigns
On His throne forever.
Holy is the Lord, holy is His name;
The glorious, risen Saviour, O for sinners slain.
The Lord of all the earth, the beautiful 'I Am';
Jesus, You are worthy, Jesus, You are God.
See the King with glory crowned,
In such awesome splendour.
Mercy is the song we've found
As we gaze in wonder.
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
We know grace in the presence of God.
Hallelujah, our Redeemer;
King of glory, King of love.
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Hear the Angels
Meaning & Inspiration
New Wine Worship's "Hear The Angels," released on August 8, 2010, as part of their album *Glory To You*, stands as a profound call to worship, inviting us into a divine perspective of adoration. The song transcends mere lyrical expression, crafting a contemplative journey that begins in the heavenly courts before drawing us into a deeply personal encounter with God's majesty and grace. It’s a testament to the unchanging truth of God's sovereignty and His redemptive love, designed to lift our gaze from earthly concerns to the eternal throne.
The song’s narrative unfolds by first directing our attention to the celestial realm, where angels ceaselessly offer praise. We are asked to "Hear the angels bring their praise, Singing hallelujah, To the Lamb of God who reigns On His throne forever." This imagery immediately places us in the company of heavenly beings, echoing scenes from Revelation 5:11-12, where countless angels surround the throne, proclaiming worthiness to the Lamb who was slain. The "Lamb of God," a title rich with sacrificial meaning from John 1:29, is here depicted not in suffering but in ultimate triumph, reigning eternally as described in Revelation 4:2. This initial vision establishes God’s inherent worthiness and omnipresent reign, setting a standard of worship that is pure, unending, and divinely initiated. It reminds us that praise is not something we invent, but something we join, a participation in an eternal chorus already underway.
As the song progresses, it delves deeper into the attributes of this reigning Lamb. "Holy is the Lord, holy is His name; The glorious, risen Saviour, O for sinners slain." The declaration of holiness resonates with Isaiah 6:3 and Revelation 4:8, emphasizing God’s transcendent purity and moral perfection. He is not merely a distant deity but the "risen Saviour," a powerful affirmation of Christ’s victory over death (Matthew 28:6, Romans 10:9). The poignant phrase "for sinners slain" cuts through the glory, reminding us of the immense cost of our redemption (Romans 5:8). This juxtaposition of ultimate holiness and profound sacrifice underscores the unique nature of Christian worship – it is directed at a God who is both utterly separate from sin and intimately involved in saving sinners. The lyrics then expand on His sovereign identity: "The Lord of all the earth, the beautiful 'I Am'; Jesus, You are worthy, Jesus, You are God." The title "Lord of all the earth" is a declaration of universal dominion (Psalm 97:5), while "the beautiful 'I Am'" powerfully connects Jesus to God’s self-revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:14 and Christ’s own audacious claims of deity in John 8:58. This segment firmly establishes Jesus's divinity and supremacy, affirming His worthiness as stated in Revelation 5:9, 12.
The perspective then shifts from hearing angelic praise to a personal, experiential encounter: "See the King with glory crowned, In such awesome splendour. Mercy is the song we've found As we gaze in wonder." This transition is pivotal. While angels offer inherent praise for a holy God, humanity approaches Him from a place of having received "mercy." Our gaze is one of "wonder" (Psalm 8:3-4), born from an understanding of our unworthiness and His undeserved kindness. The "King with glory crowned" evokes imagery from Revelation 19:16 and Philippians 2:9-11, where Christ is exalted above all. But for us, His splendor is not just awe-inspiring; it’s an invitation to experience His compassion. "Mercy is the song we've found" highlights that our worship is inherently tied to His compassion (Psalm 103:8) and the redemption we've received, a stark contrast to the angels who have no need for salvation yet still worship. This emphasizes the profound impact of God's character on the human heart: His presence elicits not just reverence, but also a deep sense of gratitude for His saving grace (Ephesians 2:4-5).
The song culminates in a joyful, double declaration of "Hallelujah," affirming our participation in the eternal praise. "We know grace in the presence of God." This line is a spiritual anchor, drawing us into the accessibility of God’s presence made possible through Christ, as Hebrews 4:16 promises. It’s not just an intellectual understanding, but an experiential "knowing" of grace (Romans 5:2). The final attributes bestowed upon Jesus – "our Redeemer; King of glory, King of love" – summarize the multifaceted nature of His person. He is our Redeemer, having delivered us from sin's bondage (Isaiah 59:20); the majestic "King of glory" (Psalm 24:7-10); and, most intimately, the "King of love" (1 John 4:8, 16), whose very essence is boundless affection. "Hear The Angels" ultimately serves as an invitation to engage with God on multiple levels: to be inspired by angelic worship, to affirm theological truths about Jesus, and to personally experience the transforming power of His mercy and grace. It encourages us to lift our voices and our hearts in adoration, grounded in the profound reality of who God is and what He has done for us, fostering a deep and abiding reverence that continues long after the final note fades.