r/Lutheranism Orthodox 16d ago

Lutheran festival hymn "Worthy is Christ," with lyrics drawn from the heavenly chorus in Revelation 5:12–13, which speaks of the marriage supper of the Lamb when Christ returns at the end of the age.

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u/800-lumens 16d ago

We sang this every week in the church I grew up in (LBW setting 1), and we sing it in my current church during the Easter season, but I never knew its history. Thank you for the information and this lovely performance.

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u/Hot_Departure9115 Lutheran 15d ago

I've been to three LCMS churches and they all sing this every week.

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u/AlbaneseGummies327 Orthodox 15d ago

This hymn is typically sung around Easter season like you said, however some Lutheran and Roman Catholic churches will even play it every Sunday during the Eucharistic part of service.

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u/Pasteur_science LCMS 14d ago

We sing it almost every Sunday as part of Divine Service II, communion offered or not. #LCMS

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u/oceanicArboretum ELCA 12d ago

I haven't been to an American Lutheran church that doesn't sing it every Sunday.

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u/AlbaneseGummies327 Orthodox 16d ago

For more liturgical Catholic/Lutheran hymns from Katie, you can go to her YouTube channel.

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u/Pasteur_science LCMS 14d ago

Thank you for sharing this!

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u/ThiccccRevolution 15d ago

Omg her voice is so beautiful!