Scripture Verse

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. Revelation 5:12

Introduction

Words: Ben­ja­min Bed­dome (1717–1795). Pub­lished post­hu­mous­ly in Hymns Adapt­ed to Pub­lic Wor­ship (Lon­don: Bu­rton & Briggs, 1818), num­ber 805. Worship of Heaven.

Music: Mount Cal­va­ry Ro­bert P. Stew­art (1825–1894) (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tunes:

If you know where to get a good pic­ture of Bed­dome (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

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Robert P. Stewart (1825–1894)

Lyrics

Heav’n is the seat of light and bliss,
Where per­fect spir­its dwell;
There they be­hold the Sav­ior’s face,
And all His glo­ries tell.

In rap­tur­ous songs to Je­sus’ name,
They grate­ful spend their breath;
Eternally His race pro­claim,
Who saves from sin and death.

Prostrate be­fore His feet they lie,
And high their voic­es raise;
Worthy the Lamb, once slain they cry,
And give Him end­less praise.

Let last­ing hon­ors crown His head,
Who bought us with His blood;
And ev­ery tongue and na­tion spread
His tri­umphs all abroad.

When shall we join the sac­red throng,
And wor­ship with them there?
Lofty like theirs shall be our song,
And God vouch­safe to hear.