Lyrics
Verse 1
Alleluia, alleluia
For the Lord God Almighty reigns
Alleluia, alleluia
For the Lord God Almighty reigns
Alleluia
Chorus 1
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, A- men
Chorus 2
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, worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb, Amen
Verse 2
Alleluia, alleluia
For the Lord God Almighty reigns
Alleluia
Chorus 3
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, worthy is the Lamb
Vamp
Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb, Amen
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Meaning & Inspiration
Agnus Dei draws its central language from biblical visions of heavenly worship. The repeated alleluias announce the reign of the Lord God Almighty, while the chorus joins holiness with the declaration that the Lamb is worthy. Rather than telling a story, the song remains fixed on the character and authority of God, allowing each repetition to deepen its emphasis on reverence.
The title means Lamb of God, a name associated with Christ and his sacrificial work. In the lyrics, that image is joined to the triumphant Lamb of Revelation, who receives worship, honor, and praise. The threefold declaration of holiness also recalls the worship heard around the throne and in the vision of Isaiah. Through these closely biblical phrases, the song moves between awe and celebration: God reigns, God is holy, and the Lamb deserves unending praise. Its final repetitions sustain that confession until the closing amen.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 19:6 A heavenly multitude cries hallelujah because the Lord God Almighty reigns.
- Revelation 5:12 The heavenly chorus declares that the Lamb who was slain is worthy.
- Isaiah 6:3 The seraphim proclaim the Lord holy three times in the throne-room vision.