Lyrics
Verse 1
Long ago
Before You made the stars above
You set Your everlasting love on us
And Your love endures
With tender cords
You drew us who had strayed so far
And like a might warrior stormed our hearts
Until we were Yours
Chorus
So we will sing this song of gladness
Lift our hearts and holy hands
We will sing to You who loved us
We'll sing the song of the Lamb
We'll sing the song of the Lamb
Verse 2
All our sins
Have made a chasm deep and wide
We could never reach the other side
'Til You came to save
Glorious God
Emptied to become like us
A humble servant taking up a cross
To pour out Your grace
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Meaning & Inspiration
Song of the Lamb traces salvation from God’s love before creation to Christ’s saving work at the cross. Its opening lines present divine love as enduring and pursuing, drawing back those who had wandered. The chorus answers that mercy with glad worship, joining lifted hearts and holy hands in praise of the Lamb. The image recalls the worship of the Lamb in Revelation while remaining focused on gratitude rather than speculation.
The second verse names sin as a gulf humanity could not cross by its own effort. It then turns to the glory of Christ, who humbled himself, took the form of a servant, and bore the cross to pour out grace. That movement closely reflects Philippians 2:6-8 and gives the song a clear center: rescue begins with God’s initiative, not human achievement. The repeated promise to sing becomes a fitting response to everlasting love, redemption, and the grace revealed in Christ.
Related Scripture
- Philippians 2:6-8 Christ humbled himself, took servant form, and became obedient to death on a cross.
- Revelation 5:9 Heaven sings a new song to the Lamb who redeemed people by his blood.