Agnus Dei – English Lyrics

• By: Michael W. Smith

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the power of worship and enhance your English understanding with Michael W. Smith's "Agnus Dei." The song's repetitive and deeply meaningful lyrics, such as "Alleluia" and "Holy, Holy," provide a simple yet profound way to learn expressions of praise and reverence. Its timeless message, rooted in biblical scripture, makes it a special and enduring piece for both spiritual connection and language learning.

[English]

Alleluia, alleluia

For our Lord God Almighty reigns

Alleluia, alleluia

For our Lord God Almighty reigns

Alleluia

Holy, holy

Are You, Lord God Almighty

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

You are holy, holy

Are You, Lord God Almighty

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

Amen

Alleluia, alleluia

For our Lord God Almighty reigns

Alleluia (alleluia), alleluia (alleluia)

For our Lord God Almighty reigns (Lord God Almighty reigns)

Alleluia (alleluia)

Holy (holy), holy (holy)

Are You, Lord God Almighty

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

You are holy, holy

Are You, Lord God Almighty

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

You are holy, holy

Are You, Lord God Almighty

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

You are holy, holy

Are You, Lord God Almighty

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

You are holy, holy

Are You, Lord God

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
alleluia /ˌæl.əˈluː.jə/ A2	noun - a shout of joy or praise
Lord /lɔːrd/ A1	noun - a title for God or a deity
God /ɡɒd/ A1	noun - the creator and ruler of the universe
Almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ B1	adjective - having complete power; omnipotent
Worthy /ˈwɜːr.ði/ B2	adjective - deserving respect or attention
Lamb /læm/ B1	noun - a young sheep, often used symbolically in religious contexts
Holy /ˈhoʊ.li/ B1	adjective - sacred; connected with God

Key Grammar Structures

• For our Lord God Almighty reigns

  ➔ Present Simple Tense (reigns)

  ➔ This uses the present simple tense to express a general truth or fact. The verb "reigns" indicates that God's rule is ongoing and constant.

• Holy, holy Are You, Lord God Almighty

  ➔ Inverted Sentence Structure (Are You)

  ➔ Instead of the standard "You are holy," the sentence inverts the subject and verb for emphasis and a more poetic or liturgical tone. The correct order would be "You are holy, holy, Lord God Almighty".

• Worthy is the Lamb

  ➔ Subject-Verb Inversion (is the Lamb)

  ➔ Similar to the previous example, this sentence uses subject-verb inversion for emphasis. The typical word order would be "The Lamb is worthy."

• Are You, Lord God Almighty

  ➔ Interrogative word order used as a statement

  ➔ Although grammatically structured like a question, in this context it's more of a rhetorical statement affirming God's existence and nature. The tone suggests reverence rather than inquiry.