Lyrics
Hear the thousands upon thousands roar in song
Singing praises to the slaughtered Lamb of God
He is worthy, He is worthy
For His glory He has purchased us with blood
All His people joined from every tribe and tongue
He is worthy, He is worthy
Jesus, the Lamb upon the throne
Sing the triumph of our King
Jesus, all praise to You alone
You’re the worthy, worthy One
Come, Lord Jesus; how we long to see Your face
When our mourning turns to songs of endless praise
You are worthy, You are worthy
All blessing, all honor, all glory, might and strength
All power, dominion to the Lamb for sinners slain
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Meaning & Inspiration
Worthy One draws its language from the worship scenes of Revelation, where a countless multitude praises Jesus as the slain Lamb who reigns. The opening lines picture thousands singing together, then identify the reason for their praise: Christ purchased a people with His blood from every tribe and language. The refrain answers that saving work with direct adoration, naming Jesus as King and giving praise to Him alone.
The later verse looks ahead to the return of Christ, when mourning gives way to unending praise. That hope connects present longing with the promised gathering before the throne. The closing list of blessing, honor, glory, might, strength, power, and dominion closely echoes the language of Revelation and places every form of praise before the Lamb. Rather than treating worthiness as a vague compliment, the song grounds it in the identity, sacrifice, rule, and promised return of Jesus. Its movement from redemption to future hope makes the repeated declaration of His worth a concise confession of Christian worship.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 5:9-13 The passage praises the slain Lamb who purchased people from every tribe and receives honor and power.
- Revelation 7:9-10 A great multitude from every nation worships before the throne and the Lamb.
- Revelation 21:4 God promises an end to mourning, crying, and death.