Lyrics
Chorus
You are worthy of the highest praise;
You're the giver of mercy and grace.
My redeemer, I will bless Your name,
For You are worthy; Lord, You're worthy.
You are worthy of the highest praise;
Lord, forever You shall rule and reign.
Every knee shall bow and tongue proclaim
That You are worthy; Lord, You're worthy.
Verse 1
Oh, Lord, I stand in awe
Of all Thy hands have made.
I see the stars, I hear the thunder;
I feel the power that you have displayed.
My mind's blown, I am amazed;
My soul cries that You are great.
You are strong, You're mighty;
I praise you, Lord, You're worthy.
Chorus (Repeat)
Bridge
Oh-oh-oh, whoa...
Oh-oh-oh, whoa...
Oh-oh-oh, You're so worthy!
(3x)
I will praise You forever;
I will worship forever.
I will exalt You forever;
You are worthy forever.
(4x)
Vamp
You are worthy...
Hallelujah...
(Repeat each line several times)
Ending
Oh-oh-oh, whoa...
Oh-oh-oh, whoa...
Oh-oh-oh, You're so worthy!
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Meaning & Inspiration
You Are Worthy is a song of praise that names the reasons God deserves honor. The chorus calls Him worthy of the highest praise, the giver of mercy and grace and the redeemer, and it looks ahead to the day when every knee will bow and every tongue proclaim that He is worthy.
The verse shifts to awe at creation: the singer stands amazed at all that God's hands have made, sees the stars, hears the thunder and feels the power displayed. That response echoes Psalm 8:3-4 and Psalm 19:1, while the bridge's repeated pledge to praise and worship forever fits Psalm 145:1-2. The closing vamp invites unlimited repetition of "You are worthy" and "Hallelujah." The lyrics tie to Revelation 4:11 and 5:12, where heaven declares God and the Lamb worthy. Simple and repetitive, the song works well for congregational praise.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 4:11 The elders declare that God is worthy to receive glory, honor and power.
- Psalm 8:3-4 The psalmist marvels at the heavens God has made.
- Philippians 2:10-11 Every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord.