Worthy is the Lamb

About This Song

Worthy is the Lamb sings the drama of Revelation 5. Heaven falls silent over a sealed scroll — "Who is worthy?" — and John weeps until the answer comes: do not weep, the Lion of Judah has overcome. But when he looks, he sees a Lamb bearing the marks of sacrifice, standing, alive forevermore. The choir builds from the question to the roar of every creature in heaven: worthy is the Lamb who was slain.

Devotional

Heaven's greatest surprise is a substitution. John is told to look for a Lion — the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the conqueror. But when he turns, he sees a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain.

The Lion IS the Lamb. God's power won its victory through sacrifice. The scars are not the aftermath of the triumph — they are the triumph.

By His blood He purchased a people from every tribe and tongue and nation — which means the song of Revelation 5 already has your language in it.

Reflect: When you feel unworthy, remember the direction of the song: it is not "worthy are we" — it is "worthy is the Lamb." Rest your worth on His.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Who is worthy? Who is worthy?
Who is worthy to open the scroll?
Who can stand before the throne?
Who is worthy? Who is worthy?

[Answer]
Do not weep — behold, He has overcome
The Lion of Judah, the victorious One
He has overcome, He has overcome
The Root of David has overcome

[Verse 2]
Then I saw a Lamb
Bearing the marks of sacrifice
Standing before the throne
Alive forevermore
Behold the Lamb, behold the Lamb
The Lamb who was slain is standing again

[Chorus]
Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb, risen and alive
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

[Verse 3]
By Your blood You purchased a people
From every tribe and every tongue
From every nation, from every land
You made them a kingdom to serve our God

[Bridge]
Power! Riches! Wisdom! Strength!
Honor! Glory! Blessing! Praise!
Who is worthy? Worthy is the Lamb
Who has overcome — the Lion of Judah
Who reigns forever — Jesus the Lamb
Worthy to receive all power
Worthy to receive all honor
Worthy to receive all glory
Worthy to receive all blessing
Worthy to receive all worship
Worthy to reign forever
Worthy is the Lamb

[Doxology]
To Him who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb
Be blessing and honor, glory and power
Forever, forever, forevermore
Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb

[Final]
Who was slain — the Lion has triumphed
The Lamb is alive
Jesus our Savior, forever glorified
Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lamb!
Worthy is the Lamb!