O Praise the Lamb

An original hymn for congregational worship.

Words and Music by M. Phillips, Jr.

“O Praise the Lamb” is a congregational worship song rooted in the throne-room vision of Revelation 5, celebrating the person and work of Christ — from His incarnation and atoning death to His resurrection, reign, and eternal praise.

Resources

Hymn Sheet (PDF)

Includes melody, harmony, chord symbols, and an optional extended ending with Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine.

Audio Demo — Coming Soon

Song Information

Tune: FIRST YEAR

Key: C Major

Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. with Chorus

Primary Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Additional Scripture: Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 53:4-6; John 1:1-13, 29; Romans 3:23-26; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 2:1-5;
Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15-20; Revelation 7:9-12

Themes: The worthiness and lordship of Christ; creation; incarnation; atonement and redemption; resurrection and kingship; eternal worship; the Trinity

Use: Congregational Worship

Words and Music: M. Phillips, Jr.

Lyrics

Verse 1
There’s only One who’s worthy
To open up the scroll:
The Lion, Son of David,
Who came to make us whole;
Christ Jesus, who is risen,
The holy Lamb of God;
Eternal Lord of heaven,
Who bought us with His blood.

Chorus
O praise the Lamb,
The Son of God.
Creator, Lord of all,
He is the Great I AM.

Verse 2
Our God in heaven saved us
When we were dead in sin.
The Son stepped down from glory
To change us from within.
God’s love and wrath united
In Christ, the crucified.
Our guilt was placed upon Him,
The One who gave His life.

Verse 3
All glory, praise, and honor
To Christ, our risen King,
The One who rules in heaven;
Oh, hear His praises ring!
Our songs of praise we offer
Throughout eternity
To Father, Son, and Spirit,
The blessed Trinity!

Optional Extended Ending — Blessed Assurance
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.

Copyright & Permissions

The optional extended ending incorporates public-domain material from Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine, by Fanny J. Crosby and Phoebe Palmer Knapp.

For permissions and licensing, please see Permissions & Licensing or contact michael@mphillipsjr.com.