THE WORD IN THE WORDS

VERSE ONE
Worthy, our newborn King

...wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:1-2)

Worthy to be adored

When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. (Matthew 2:10-11)

God in an infant’s helplessness

And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. (Luke 1:30-35)

Who makes the oceans roar

O Lord God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O Lord, with your faithfulness all around you?You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them. (Psalm 89:8-9)

VERSE TWO
Worthy of fear and awe

Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him! (Psalm 33:8)

You set the stars above

I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place (Psalm 8:3)

Worthy, O Child of Bethlehem

“‘And you, O Bethlehem...from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” (Matthew 2:6)

Worthy of all my love

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. (Deuteronomy 6:5)

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (1 Peter 1:6-9)

CHORUS
How great is Your kindness, Lord

...the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:7)

But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy (Titus 3:4-5)

You left Your eternal throne

For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. (John 6:38-40)

For such a worm as I

Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. (Isaiah 41:14)

How then can man be in the right before God? How can he who is born of woman be pure? Behold, even the moon is not bright, and the stars are not pure in his eyes; how much less man, who is a maggot, and the son of man, who is a worm (Job 25:4-6)

You came to give Your life

...So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.” (John 10:16-18)

...the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28 & Mark 10:45)

BRIDGE
Blessing and honor
Glory and power
Wisdom and wealth and strength
To You forever

“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” (Revelation 5:12) / “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” (Revelation 7:12)

God in a manger

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12)

Worthy of praise and thanks

I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised...(2 Samuel 22:4)

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High (Psalm 92:1) / Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. (Psalm 30:4)

©2004 Abe & Liza Philip, CCLI# 4881014