Shane & Shane - Worthy, You Are Worthy Lyrics
Lyrics
Worthy You are worthy
Much more worthy than I know
I could not imagine just how glorious You are
And I could not begin to tell how deep a love You bring
Lord my ears have heard of You but now my eyes have seen
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy to be praised forever and a day
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy to be praised forever and a day
Glory I give glory to the one who saved my soul
You found me and You freed me from the shame that was my own
And I cannot begin to tell how merciful You've been
Lord my ears have heard of You but now my eyes have seen
My eyes have seen
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy to be praised forever and a day
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy to be praised forever and a day
We'll sing an anthem of Your highest praise
We'll sound an anthem of Your glorious name
We'll sing an anthem of Your highest praise
We'll sound an anthem of Your glorious name
We'll sing an anthem of Your highest praise
We'll sound an anthem of Your glorious name
We'll sing an anthem of Your highest praise
We'll sound an anthem of Your glorious name
We give You the glory forever 'cause You're worthy
We give You the glory forever 'cause You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy to be praised forever and a day
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy to be praised forever and a day
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy to be praised forever and a day
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy
You're worthy to be praised forever and a day
Video
Shane & Shane: Is He Worthy
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on February 11, 2019, as part of Shane & Shane's album *Is He Worthy?*, the song "Worthy, You Are Worthy" stands as a profound declaration of divine majesty and redemptive grace. At its core, the song grapples with the inadequacy of human comprehension when faced with God's immeasurable glory and love. The opening lines express a deep humility, acknowledging that our understanding of God's worthiness is inherently limited; we may have heard of Him, but the experience of truly seeing Him transforms all prior perception. This echoes the sentiment found in Job 42:5, where Job declares, "My ears had heard of you, but now my eyes have seen you." The song's central message revolves around the unassailable worthiness of God, a truth that transcends earthly valuation.
The repeated refrain, "You're worthy to be praised forever and a day," isn't merely a musical hook; it's a theological anchor, underscoring the eternal and absolute nature of God's deservingness of adoration. This concept is woven throughout Scripture, from the Psalms where David repeatedly calls for praise (Psalm 18:3) to the Book of Revelation, where the four living creatures and the elders cast their crowns before the throne, crying, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being" (Revelation 4:11). The song then transitions to a powerful testament of salvation, articulating the freeing power of God's intervention. The "shame that was my own" is directly addressed, highlighting the redemptive work that liberates individuals from guilt and condemnation. This liberation is a hallmark of the Christian faith, as Paul writes in Romans 8:1, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." The "mercy" experienced is presented as something so profound it defies eloquent description, again mirroring the inadequacy of human language to fully capture divine action.
The anthemic chorus, "We'll sing an anthem of Your highest praise / We'll sound an anthem of Your glorious name," signifies a communal and outward expression of this awakened understanding. It’s not just a private realization but a public proclamation, a unified voice raised in worship. This collective worship is a biblical imperative, found in passages like Psalm 100:1-2: "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs." The song culminates in a definitive surrender of all glory to God, recognizing His worthiness as the ultimate reason for this devotion. The repeated affirmation, "We give You the glory forever 'cause You're worthy," solidifies the song's theological foundation: all praise and honor are rightly attributed to God because of His inherent nature and His redemptive acts. This ultimate attribution of glory is central to biblical worship, as indicated in Philippians 2:9-11, which speaks of God exalting Jesus "to the highest place so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the ground, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." "Worthy, You Are Worthy", therefore, is more than a song of admiration; it is a theological declaration, a personal testimony, and a call to corporate worship, all rooted in the unshakeable truth of God's supreme worthiness.