"In a loud voice they were saying: "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" {Revelation 5:12}
It was This verse that inspired Don Wyrtzen to pen this praise chorus in 1970. Wyrtzen has long been considered one of the top composers, arrangers and pianists in Christian music.
It was in New Jersey that Don Wyrtzen took piano lessons when he was a small child. The piano teacher was a devoted Christian and her faith made an impression on the young Wyrtzen, who would go on to make music his career and devote his talents to God.
Wyrtzen received an early start in music and broadcasting with his father, Dr. Jack Wyrtzen, founder of Word of Life International. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, The King's College, Dallas Theological Seminary, and he did graduate study at the University of North Texas.
With over 400 anthems and songs to his name, he received a Dove Award for his 1981 musical, The Love Story. He continues to arrange, orchestrate, and conduct for major artists, churches, universities, and seminaries.
Personally we remember hearing him play and teach many summers at the Pinebrook Bible Conference. in Stroudsburg, PA. He was one of our favorite artists on their annual summer program.
Wyrtzen wrote this famous praise chorus, and he recalls "I was in Mexico City assisting evangelist Luis Palau conduct a series of crusades. Because the messages were in Spanish, I spent the time during the sermons writing new songs. One day I became particularly impressed with the great truth of Revelation 5:12, and I thought how effective this verse could be, if only the proper music was used to enhance it. I thought about the music used in the secular song "The Impossible Dream" and decided that a similar musical style would work well with these words. God has used this song to bless and inspire His people during these past years perhaps more than any other work I have been privileged to write, for which I will be eternally grateful to Him."
Indeed, worthy is the Lamb that was slain!.
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
To receive power and riches and wisdom and strength
Honor and glory and blessing
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
Worthy is the Lamb
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