Moravian Book of Worship ‎#469

469. Come, Let Us Sing the Song of Songs

1 Come, let us sing the song of songs,
with hearts and voices swell the strain,
the homage which to Christ belongs;
"Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain!"

2 Slain to redeem us by his blood,
to cleanse from ev'ry sinful stain,
and make us kings and priests to God;
"Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain!"

3 To him who suffered on the tree
our souls, at his soul’s price, to gain,
blessing, and praise, and glory be,
"Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain!"

4 To him, enthroned by filial right,
all pow'r in heav'n and earth proclaim,
honor, and majesty, and might;
"Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain!"

5 Long as we live, and when we die,
and while in heaven with him we reign,
this song, our song of songs shall be:
"Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain!"

Text Information

• First Line: Come, let us sing the song of songs
• Title: Come, Let Us Sing the Song of Songs
• Author: James Montgomery (1841, alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Revelation 5:6-14
• Topic: Son and Redeemer; Christ; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christ--Lamb of God

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: William Knapp (1738)
• Composer (descant): Vittorio Giannini (1957)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: 22 H in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns