Worthy Is the Lamb · Hymns · Scripture Trove

Darlene Zschech(待核). Explore “Worthy Is the Lamb”: song information and official sources.

Redeeming grace · The cross and substitutionary atonement

About this hymn

In Revelation 5, John weeps because no one can open the scroll. An elder tells him not to weep: the Lion of Judah has conquered. Yet when he turns, he sees a Lamb that has been slain. The victor appears as a slain Lamb, Revelation’s most important turn. Heaven's new song declares the slain Lamb worthy. This song sings that declaration. It is particularly suitable before Communion. Worship leaders need not drive emotions higher: the passage already carries sufficient weight.

When to use this hymn

Communion, Holy Week and Easter; teaching on Revelation 5 or substitutionary atonement.

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