Sheila Walsh, D.Min. (born July 5, 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a popular … Read Full Bio ↴Sheila Walsh, D.Min. (born July 5, 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a popular Scottish-born vocalist, songwriter, author, and talk-show host. She began her career as a contemporary Christian singer after finishing college with studies in theology from London Bible College (now London School of Theology) in 1979 and music from the London Academy of Operatic Art. Walsh worked as an evangelist with the British chapter of Youth For Christ and sang with a group knows as "The Oasis" until going solo in 1981. On her first United States tour she opened for Phil Keaggy. As Walsh enjoyed some success both in the United Kingdom and America as a CCM musician, she was asked by the conservative minister Pat Robertson to serve as a co-host of his television talk-show, The 700 Club in 1987. Walsh served in this capacity into 1992 and also hosted her own talk-show, Heart to Heart with Sheila Walsh.

Ideological differences with Robertson and general feelings of hopelessness and depression brought Walsh to re-examine her life's direction. After leaving Robertson's enterprises in 1992 she sought therapy for her depression, eventually returning to college at Fuller Theological Seminary in California to take on doctoral studies in theology. Pat Robertson explained her departure from CBN as the result of a "Nervous Breakdown" brought on by the tremendous demands of her work with CBN. He asked his viewers to keep her in their prayers and ask God to give her the strength to continue doing his work.

She went on to write a book exploring her struggle with depression and her experiences with her faith as a Christian, entitled Honestly. While Walsh had written several books on theology before, this autobiography would become the wellspring of her later work on personal aspects of faith and would set the tone for her introspective, personal, but Evangelical approach to affairs of modern theology.

Over the course of the latter 1990s, Walsh's work has concerned women's issues within the church and the unique relationship of the contemporary woman with God. Walsh has written over seventeen books including Honestly, Living Fearlessly, and Life is Tough, but God is Faithful. She has also written several books for children recently. She also has continued her musical career as a songwriter and singer and has recorded several albums of new Christian music and traditional hymns arranged to a Celtic sound. While Walsh's work in both music and as a minister has overall been held in high regard, some critics feel that despite her impressive mind and ability to write in plain language about complex theological ideas, Walsh has taken a less inclusive approach to a number of issues than she might have in her more recent books.

As of 2007, Walsh has appeared on many TV programs such as: Life Today, Hour of Power and The Rock Gospel Show (BBC) among many others.

Agnus Dei
Sheila Walsh Lyrics

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Alleluia, Alleluia
For our Lord God Almighty reigns
Alleluia, Alleluia
For our Lord God Almighty reigns
Holy, Holy
Are You Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb

You are Holy
Holy
Are You Lord God Almighty
Worthy Is the Lamb
Worthy Is the Lamb
Amen
Alleluia, Alleluia
For our Lord God Almighty reigns
Alleluia, Alleluia
For our Lord God Almighty reigns
Holy, Holy
Are You Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
You are Holy
Holy
Are You Lord God Almighty
Worthy Is the Lamb

Worthy Is the Lamb
Amen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sheila Walsh's "Agnus Dei" are centered around the glory of God and his reign as Lord God Almighty. The song starts with a repeated "Alleluia" which is an exclamation of joy or praise to God. The next line "For our Lord God Almighty reigns" tells of the sovereignty of God - that He is in control of everything. The following verses reinforce this declaration.

The middle verse of the song is reminiscent of the chorus of Revelation 4:8, where the angels in the presence of God proclaim His holiness three times. This reflects the truth of God's holiness and His unique attribute of being set apart from all of creation in his perfection and purity. The phrase "Worthy is the Lamb" refers to Jesus Christ, who shed his blood and died for humanity's sin. It acknowledges Him as the perfect and undefiled sacrificial lamb, the one worthy of all praise and adoration.

The last verse of the song concludes with an "Amen," which is a statement of affirmation and agreement. The song as a whole seeks to magnify the greatness and holiness of God and to declare that He is worthy of all our praise and worship.

Line by Line Meaning

Alleluia, Alleluia
Praise and worship to God with all our hearts and souls

For our Lord God Almighty reigns
Acknowledgement of God's absolute power and sovereignty over all things

Holy, Holy
Recognition of God's holiness and perfection

Are You Lord God Almighty
Affirmation of God's identity as the one and only true God, deserving of all honor and glory

Worthy is the Lamb
Acknowledgement of Jesus Christ's sacrificial death on the cross, which makes Him worthy of our worship and adoration

You are Holy
Declaration of God's holiness and purity, and recognizing Him as the only one worthy of our worship

Amen
Affirmation of agreement and truth in all that has been said before

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