53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus)
Staff Notation • Classicals, Oratorios, Anthems, Easter Hymns, Concert, Sacred
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53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus) — Lyrics
About 53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus)
For many choirs, reaching the final pages of this monumental oratorio chorus is a deeply rewarding experience. Combining the majestic "Worthy is the Lamb" and the sweeping "Amen," this score forms one of the most glorious conclusions in all of choral music. We often bring this piece out for Easter Sunday, Christ the King, or major feast days when the liturgy calls for an overwhelming sound of victory and praise.
The piece opens with a regal, full-voiced declaration—"Worthy is the Lamb that was slain"—before breaking into the lively, intricate polyphony of "Blessing and honour, glory and power." Singing it requires stamina and precision, as the voice parts weave and build upon each other, driving toward a massive, unified climax.
Then comes the grand "Amen." What starts as a quiet, solemn statement in the lower voices gradually unfolds into a magnificent fugue. As the sopranos finally soar in and the organ swells, the entire choir is swept up in a continuous, rolling wave of praise. It is a breathtaking sing that leaves both the choir loft and the congregation in absolute awe.
