Max is the only author to have won three Christian Book of the Year* awards—in 1999 for Just Like Jesus, in 1997 for In the Grip of Grace, and in 1995 for When God Whispers Your Name. In 2005, Reader’s Digest magazine dubbed him “America’s Best Preacher” and in 2004, Christianity Today magazine called him “America’s Pastor.” The product line for 3:16—The Numbers of Hope sold more than four million units worldwide, including one million units of the cornerstone trade book of the same title (released in September 2007), making it the fastest selling Lucado product in his career.
His works have appeared on every major national bestseller list including Publishers Weekly, USA Today, The New York Times, Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, and Christian Booksellers Association. He has been featured in countless media outlets and national broadcasts.
Max’s writings have been published in a wide array of formats including adult books, gift books, children’s titles, Bibles, commentaries, calendars and devotionals. He is also the author/creator of “Max Lucado’s Hermie & Friends” brand family, one of the most popular animated DVD series in the marketplace, with more than 5 million units sold to date. His words have also inspired a branded line of greeting cards and gift books for Hallmark/Dayspring that has sold more than 15 million copies since its 2001 debut.
Max Lucado is the Minister of Writing and Preaching at the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, where he has served since 1988. He has been married to Denalyn Lucado since 1981, and they have three grown daughters—Jenna, Andrea and Sara—and one son-in-law, Brett.
Worthy Is The Lamb
Max Lucado Lyrics
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Thank you for the price You paid
Bearing all my sin and shame
In love You came
And gave amazing grace
Thank you for this love, Lord
Thank you for the nail pierced hands
Now all I know
Your forgiveness and embrace
Worthy is the Lamb
Seated on the throne
Crown You now with many crowns
You reign victorious
High and lifted up
Jesus Son of God
The Darling of Heaven crucified
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
In Max Lucado's song "Worthy Is the Lamb," the lyrics express the singer's gratitude and admiration for what Jesus Christ did on the cross. The singer thanks Jesus for the sacrifice he made in bearing all of humanity's sin and shame, and for providing "amazing grace." They also thank Jesus for their personal redemption and forgiveness, which they received through his love and the cleansing flow of his blood. The chorus proclaims the worthiness of Jesus as the Lamb of God, who sits on the throne and reigns victorious over death and sin. The singer acknowledges Jesus as the Son of God, the beloved one who was crucified for the salvation of humanity.
The song offers a profound understanding of Christian faith and the work of Christ. It tells the story of God's love for humanity and the sacrifice made to save people from sin and death. The lyrics also express the singer's emotional response to this love and sacrifice, such as gratitude, admiration, and a sense of awe. The chorus repeats the phrase "Worthy is the Lamb," emphasizing the divinity and nobility of Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank you for the cross, Lord
I express my gratitude to you, Lord, for the cross where you willingly gave up your life.
Thank you for the price You paid
I am grateful for the ultimate sacrifice you made that guarantees my salvation.
Bearing all my sin and shame
You bore all of my sins and the shame of human nature, and you did it out of your love for me.
In love You came
Your coming was an embodiment of unconditional love, a love that extends beyond time and space.
And gave amazing grace
The grace you gave to us is unparalleled and remarkable in every way.
Thank you for this love, Lord
I am grateful for the love that you have shown me, a love that always surpasses human comprehension.
Thank you for the nail pierced hands
I am thankful for the signs of torture in your hands, which were nailed to the cross, indicating how much you suffered for us.
Washed me in Your cleansing flow
Your blood cleansed me, and it is only by Your grace that I can stand before you with a clean heart.
Now all I know
The only thing I can do is express my gratitude for what you have done for me.
Your forgiveness and embrace
You forgave me and embraced me in Your never-ending love, and this is what I will continually hold onto.
Worthy is the Lamb
You are the only one worthy of our reverence and worship.
Seated on the throne
You are sovereign and occupy the highest position in heaven and on earth.
Crown You now with many crowns
We honor you with the best of what we have: our crowns, gifts, and talents.
You reign victorious
You triumphed over death and overcame every impossibility.
High and lifted up
You are exalted above everything else and are greater than any life experience or circumstance.
Jesus Son of God
You are the son of God and our Lord and Savior.
The Darling of Heaven crucified
You are Heaven's beloved, who was crucified for the sake of our salvation.
Worthy is the Lamb
You alone deserve all the honor and worship, both now and forevermore.
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Written by: Darlene Joyce Zschech
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@fredvegerano9607
Powerful and beautiful!!
@manavolauyabevula8168
I have been looking for this song for ages.😭😭
Thank you so much for sharing it. ❤❤❤❤
@cedk888
Thank you! I heard this in the wee hours on Moody Radio years ago & have been trying to find it ever since.
@KennyVert
Beautiful.