The Acappella Company - The Lord's Prayer Lyrics
Lyrics
Father (a Father in heaven) (glory)
Father (blest be your goodness) (glory)
Father (glory and honor) (glory)
Father (glory)
Our Father in Heaven
Help us to honor your name
Establish your Kingdom
So that all men on earth will obey you
Please feed us
And forgive us
As we will feed and forgive others
And keep us from temptation
And protect us from evil we pray
Yours is the Kingdom
Yours is the power
Yours is the glory
Forever
Our Father in Heaven
Help us to honor your name
Establish your Kingdom
So that all men on earth will obey you
Please feed us
And forgive us
As we will feed and forgive others
And keep us from temptation
And protect us from evil we pray
Yours is the Kingdom
Yours is the power
Yours is the glory
Forever and evermore
Yours is the honor
Yours is the blessing
Yours is the majesty
Forever and ever
Let it be so (let it be so) (x4)
Let it be so (let it be so) (let it be so) (let it be so) (x4)
Let it be so
Video
Andrea Bocelli - The Lord's Prayer (Live From The Kodak Theatre, USA / 2009)
Meaning & Inspiration
"The Lord's Prayer" as performed by The Acappella Company, released on October 23, 2015, offers a profound and deeply moving vocal rendition of the prayer Jesus taught His disciples, as recorded in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. This interpretation strips away instrumental accompaniment, relying solely on the power of the human voice to convey the sacred text. The arrangement masterfully builds, beginning with a simple, reverent invocation of "Father" that acknowledges His heavenly presence and inherent glory. As the piece progresses, it faithfully mirrors the structure of the prayer itself, moving through petitions for the hallowing of God's name, the advancement of His kingdom, and the daily provision of our needs.
The core of this performance lies in its faithful adherence to the message, which resonates with core tenets of Christian faith. The plea to "honor your name" directly echoes the desire for God's holiness to be recognized and revered above all else, a theme found throughout Scripture, such as in Isaiah 43:7, which states, "everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." The request to "establish your Kingdom" speaks to the longing for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, a foreshadowing of the ultimate reign of Christ and the establishment of His eternal kingdom, as described in Revelation 11:15: "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever." The petition for daily sustenance, "Please feed us," connects to God's provision for His people, recalling His care for the Israelites in the wilderness with manna (Exodus 16) and Jesus' assurance of spiritual nourishment in John 6:35: "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst."
Crucially, the prayer emphasizes mutual forgiveness: "And forgive us, as we will feed and forgive others." This verse is a powerful reminder of the reciprocal nature of God's grace and our responsibility to extend it to others, a concept strongly articulated by Jesus in Mark 11:25: "And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses." The inclusion of protection from temptation and deliverance from evil further highlights the human reliance on divine strength and guidance in navigating life's challenges, aligning with passages like 1 Corinthians 10:13, which promises a way out of temptation, and Ephesians 6:11, urging believers to "put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." The concluding affirmations, "Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the power, Yours is the glory, Forever," are a triumphant declaration of God's ultimate sovereignty and eternal dominion, echoing the doxology in Romans 11:36, "To him be glory forever! Amen." The repetitive, powerful affirmation "Let it be so" serves as a profound amen, a complete surrender and acceptance of God's perfect will. The Acappella Company's rendition, through its vocal purity and unwavering focus on the scriptural message, provides an exceptional opportunity for listeners to engage deeply with the spiritual significance and enduring power of this foundational prayer.