People & Songs + Joshua Sherman - Amen Lyrics
Released: 05 May 2017
Lyrics
(VERSE 1)
Behold, Jehovah, seated on the throne
Abba, Father, the Well that overflows
The God who was and is and shall be forevermore
Holy is the Lord
(CHORUS)
Amen, Amen
Blessing and honor and glory and power amen
Amen, amen
Blessing and honor and glory and power amen
(VERSE 2)
Behold the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Perfect, Savior, The Blood that washed us white
The God who was and is and shall be forevermore
Holy is the Lord
(BRIDGE)
Holiness has a name and it’s Jesus
Victory has a name and it’s Jesus
The Word has a name and it’s Jesus
Redemption has a name and it’s Jesus
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AMEN [feat. Charity Gayle & Joshua Sherman]
Meaning & Inspiration
The 2017 single "Amen" by People & Songs, featuring Joshua Sherman and the Emerging Sound, specifically Charity Gayle, is a profound declaration of worship that centers entirely on the immutability and sufficiency of God. Released as a standalone single, the song immediately draws the listener into a posture of adoration by addressing God with ancient, foundational titles. The opening verse calls Him "Jehovah," the covenant name of God, signifying His relational nature and faithfulness, and "Abba, Father," a deeply intimate term Jesus Himself used, reflecting His loving provision and care, as seen in Romans 8:15. The declaration "The God who was and is and shall be forevermore" echoes Revelation 1:8 and 4:8, underscoring His eternal sovereignty and unchanging nature, culminating in the powerful affirmation, "Holy is the Lord."
The chorus, with its insistent "Amen, Amen," serves as the anchor of the song, translating a simple, powerful word into a cascade of praise. "Blessing and honor and glory and power amen" is a direct echo of the heavenly worship described in Revelation 5:13 and 7:12, where all creation attributes these very things to the Lamb. This repetition transforms the word "Amen," often a concluding statement, into an active acknowledgment and affirmation of God's inherent worthiness, a resounding "So be it" to His revealed character and redemptive work. The second verse continues this theological trajectory, identifying God as "the Way, the Truth, and the Life," a direct quote from Jesus in John 14:6, affirming Him as the sole path to the Father, the very essence of reality, and the source of all spiritual vitality. The mention of "The Blood that washed us white" powerfully points to the atoning sacrifice of Christ, as described in 1 John 1:7, which cleanses believers from all sin, making them righteous before God. Again, the song concludes this verse with the timeless affirmation of God's eternal presence and holiness.
The bridge builds upon these affirmations by assigning the name of Jesus to foundational concepts of the Christian faith. "Holiness has a name and it’s Jesus," directly connecting Christ's very nature to the divine attribute of holiness, as He is God incarnate. The declaration that "Victory has a name and it’s Jesus" speaks to His triumph over sin and death, a victory made manifest through His resurrection, echoing the message of 1 Corinthians 15:57. Furthermore, "The Word has a name and it’s Jesus" alludes to John 1:1 and 1:14, identifying Jesus as the eternal Word of God made flesh, who reveals God to humanity. Finally, "Redemption has a name and it’s Jesus" solidifies His role as the Savior who liberates humanity from bondage, as highlighted in Ephesians 1:7. The song, through its focused lyrical content, aims not for complex melodic exploration but for a deep, resonant agreement with biblical truth, encouraging listeners to embrace and vocally affirm the profound realities of God's character and redemptive plan, making "Amen" more than just a song, but a spirited act of corporate worship and personal assent.