Back in the 1990s I was listening to Christian talk radio during a long drive.  A radio preacher shared a poem that profoundly impacted me.  I pulled over at the first convenience, wrote down the address provided at the end the broadcast and ordered the sermon tape.

Years later this poem is still dear to me.  I did some research to find that it was written by John Kent, who lived from 1766-1843 and it is based on Revelation 5:12.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

‘Tis the church triumphant singing,
“Worthy is the Lamb.”

Heaven throughout with praises ringing,
“Worthy is the Lamb.”

Thrones and powers before Him bending,
Incense sweet and voices sending,
Swell the chorus never ending,
“Worthy is the Lamb.”

Every kindred tongue and nation,
“Worthy is the Lamb”,

Join to sing the great salvation,
“Worthy is the Lamb.”

Loud as mighty thunder roaring,
Floods of mighty waters pouring,
Prostrate at His feet adoring,
“Worthy is the Lamb.”

Harps and songs forever sounding,
“Worthy is the Lamb.”

Mighty grace or sin abounding,
“Worthy is the Lamb.”

By His blood He dearly bought us,
Wandering from the fold He sought us,
And to glory faithful brought us,
“Worthy is the Lamb.”

Sing with blessed anticipation,
“Worthy is the Lamb”,

Through the veil of tribulation,
“Worthy is the Lamb.”

Sweetest note all notes excelling,
On the theme forever dwelling,
Still untold, though ever telling,
“Worthy is the Lamb.”