Worthy Is the Lamb

"Worthy Is the Lamb" is the magnificent final chorus—just before the concluding "Amen"—of George Frideric Handel's beloved oratorio, Messiah. Drawing its text directly from the Book of Revelation, the piece is a grand declaration of praise to the risen Christ. In the choir loft, this is a monumental work often reserved for Easter Sunday, Christ the King, or major feast days where a truly triumphant sound is needed.

The music opens with broad, majestic chords that require the whole choir to sing with deep, sustained power. As it moves into the "Blessing and honour" section, the tempo quickens and the voices begin to chase each other in a lively fugue. Singing this well takes real stamina and careful counting, as the sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses weave their lines together to build a massive wall of sound. It is a thrilling challenge for any choir and leaves the congregation with a profound sense of heavenly worship.