Lamb of God
Twila Paris was a young songwriter, on the rise in the contemporary Christian recording scene, when she composed “Lamb of God” in 1985. The song can now be found in a variety of hymnals including The Faith We Sing, the UMC supplemental hymnal published in 2000.
I’ve linked to Twila Parish singing the song as it was performed in the 80s and 90s, and I’ve also included a version of a fellow playing the piano and singing the song in what appears to be an empty sanctuary. Twila Parish is wonderful, but I like the simplicity of the second version - something about him sitting alone in a sanctuary is very fitting in this odd Lenten season we are experiencing together.
Original Twila Parish version
Anonymous singer/pianist
And for those of you learning to play guitar, this version by a young woman named Lindsay clearly shows the guitar chords. Sing and play along! If you need a chord chart, check Here.
Lamb of God
Your only Son, no sin to hide, but you sent him from your side
To walk upon this guilty sod
And to become the Lamb of God.
Your gift of love they crucified, they laughed and scorned him as he died,
The humble king they named a fraud
And sacrificed the Lamb of God
O Lamb of God! Sweet Lamb of God!
I love the holy Lamb of God!
O wash me in his precious blood,
My Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.
I was so lost, I should have died, but you have brought me to your side,
To be led by your staff and rod,
And to be called a lamb of God.
O Lamb of God! Sweet Lamb of God!
I love the holy Lamb of God!
O wash me in his precious blood,
My Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.
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