NewSong - Worthy Lyrics
Lyrics
I stood there in amazement
Tears filled my eyes
The book must be opened
But no one qualified
My eyes scanned the crowd
Hoping something could be done
Many there were willing
But worthy there were none
Satan's dream to rule us
Seemed right there in his grasp
I could almost hear the demons
As they all began to laugh
Hopelessly I looked again
And I was so amazed
To see the elders laughing
And a smile on every face
Then the angels started singing
And the harps began to play
And I listened with excitement
To hear what they would say
Well, Satan raised his head again
And gave a mighty roar
And then they sang a new song
One I'd never heard before
They sang worthy, Thou art worthy
Worthy is the Lamb
Slain before the world began
They sang worthy, Thou art worthy
Everyone bow down
Because worthy is the Lamb
Overcome with excitement
I got down on my knees
Wiped the tears from my eyes
Then strained so I could see
Stepping from the shadows
He moved without a sound
Not the warrior I'd expected
He was just a little lamb
Then as He took the book in His hands
I raised both of mine
Overwhelmed by His glory
And His grace so divine
Just to think that mighty Satan
Spent his life a roaring lion
And Heaven overcame him
With just a little lamb
They sang worthy, Thou art worthy
Worthy is the Lamb
Slain before the world began
They sang worthy, Thou art worthy
Everyone bow down
Because worthy is the Lamb
Everything that had breath praised the Lord
Of earth and sea and heaven in one accord
They sang worthy, Thou art worthy
Worthy is the Lamb
Slain before the world began
They sang worthy, Thou art worthy
Everyone bow down
Because worthy is the Lamb
He's so worthy, Thou art worthy
Oh, worthy is the Lamb
Slain before the world began
They sang worthy, Thou art worthy
(Worthy, so worthy)
Everyone bow down
Because worthy is, worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
Video
Worthy | Live | Elevation Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
NewSong's rendition of "Worthy," captured live by Elevation Worship and released on September 28, 2018, is a powerful testament to the unshakeable worthiness of God, a message deeply rooted in the very fabric of Scripture. This song isn't just a melody; it's a declaration, a vibrant echo of the truth sung throughout the ages. The core of "Worthy" zeroes in on the profound declaration that Jesus Christ alone is deserving of all honor, praise, and adoration, a sentiment found repeatedly in both Old and New Testaments. Consider the vision in Isaiah 6:3, where the seraphim cry out, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." This divine holiness is precisely what makes Him worthy, a truth the song champions.
The message of "Worthy" draws heavily from the understanding of Christ's redemptive work, as articulated in passages like Revelation 5:12. In this pivotal scene, a great voice proclaims, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise." The song magnifies this singular, astonishing act of sacrifice, recognizing that through His death and resurrection, Jesus has earned supreme authority and is the only one fit to rule and reign. This isn't a popularity contest or a human-bestowed title; it's an inherent, earned, and eternally deserved position. The repeated affirmation of His worthiness serves as a reminder that our salvation, our hope, and our very existence find their ultimate anchor in His completed work, not in our own merit.
Furthermore, the song’s spirit aligns with the constant call to worship found throughout the Psalms, where David and others continually praise God for His faithfulness, His power, and His loving-kindness. Passages like Psalm 96:4 express this perfectly: "For the Lord is great and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods." "Worthy" encourages a similar posture of awe and reverence, inviting listeners to align their hearts with the heavenly host in acknowledging God’s supreme value. It’s a call to shift our focus from the transient and the earthly to the eternal and the divine, recognizing that in a world often searching for validation and purpose, the true source of all is found in Him who is, and always will be, worthy. This rendition, by capturing the energy of a live performance, amplifies this message, creating an atmosphere where the truth of God’s worthiness can truly resonate and transform.