Worthy Is The Lamb

I used to hear about Hillsong's music and think that it was all just a bit too "showy" - big concerts, people screaming... I thought the musicians and singers were just being idolized. It wasn't until I actually watched a video that I realized their music is so God-centered, and that although there's lots of cheering and everything, it's more that they're cheering for God rather than for the "group." Since then, I regularly listen to their music and pop on their DVDs... it makes for a great time of singing/worship! I was very wrong about Hillsong with my first impression. There are countless songs that are SO lyrically beautiful, and I want to post just a few of my favourite parts of some of my favourite songs. :)

You saw me when You took a crown of thorns,

And Your blood washed over me.

You loved me through the nails that You bore,

And Your blood washes over me.

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I have nothing more than all You offer me;
There is nothing else that’s of worth to me.
And I love You Lord –
You rescued me.
You are all that I want,
You are all I need.

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All to You, God, for all You are to me.
There is nothing like Your love.

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Beholding Your beauty is all that I long for.
To worship You, Jesus, is my soul’s desire.
For this very heart you have shaped for your pleasure –
The purpose to lift Your name high.

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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.

Lord of Lords

This song is from Hillsong's Saviour King... it's absolutely beautiful. :)

Lord of Lords

Beholding your beauty is all that I long for

To worship You Jesus is my soul's desire

For this very heart You have shaped for Your pleasure

The purpose: to lift Your name high

Here in surrender, in pure adoration

I enter Your courts with an offering of praise

I am Your servant come to bring You glory

As is fit for the work of Your hands

Now unto the Lamb who sits on the throne

Be glory and honor and praise

All of creation resounds with the song

Worship and praise Him, the Lord of Lords

The Spirit now living and dwelling within me

Keep my eyes fixed ever on Jesus' face

Let not the things of this world ever sway me

I'll run 'till I finish the race

Singing unto the Lamb who sits on the throne

Be glory and honor and praise

All of creation resounds with the song

Worship and praise the Lord

Now unto the Lamb who sits on the throne

Be glory and honor and praise

All of eternity echoes the song

Worship and praise Him, the Lord of Lords

Holy Lord -

You are Holy

Jesus Christ is the Lord

Now unto the Lamb who sits on the throne

Be glory and honor and praise

Call all the saints to join in the song

Worship and praise Him, the Lord of Lords

In Your Freedom

Today I have some lyrics to post again... another song from Hillsong's CD Saviour King:

In Your Freedom

I search for You God of strength
I bow to You in my brokenness
And no other King could have so humbly come
To save my soul and heal my heart

I have nothing more than all You offer me
There is nothing else that's of worth to me

And I love You Lord
You rescued me
You are all that I want
You're all that I need

I pray to You God of peace
I rest in You my cares released

I have nothing more than all You offer me
There is nothing else that's of worth to me

And I love You Lord
You rescued me
You are all that I want
You're all that I need

In Your freedom I will live
I offer devotion, I offer devotion

Lead Me To The Cross

Here is one of my favourite songs by Hillsong, called Lead Me To The Cross...

Saviour I come - Quiet my soul
Remember redemption’s hill
Where Your blood was spilled for my ransom
Everything I once held dear
I count it all as loss

Lead me to the cross
Where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees
Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself
I belong to You
Lead me, lead me to the cross

You were as I - Tempted and trialed
You are the Word became flesh
Bore my sin and death
Now You're risen
Everything I once held dear
I count it all as loss

...Lead me to your heart