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Now Behold The Lamb
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Kirk Franklin's 'Now Behold the Lamb' is a worship song that focuses on Jesus Christ as the sacrificial Lamb of God. The lyrics celebrate His birth, sinless life, and atoning death, emphasizing that He was born into sin so that believers could live again. The song expresses awe at God's love and grace, acknowledging personal failure and the cleansing power of Christ's sacrifice. It includes themes of redemption, gratitude, and the freedom found in being set free by the Son. The repeated refrain 'Why You Loved Me So Lord I Shall Never Know' highlights the mystery of divine love.
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[Chorus1]
Now Behold The Lamb The Precious Lamb Of God
Born Into Sin That I May Live Again The Precious Lamb Of God
Now Behold The Lamb The Precious Lamb Of God
Born Into Sin That I May Live Again The Precious Lamb Of God
[Chorus2]
Holy Is The Lamb The Precious Lamb Of God
Why You Loved Me So Lord I Shall Never Know The Precious Lamb Of God
Holy Is The Lamb The Precious Lamb Of God
Why You Loved Me So Lord I Shall Never Know The Precious Lamb Of God
[Solo1]
Now Behold The Lamb The Precious Lamb Of God
Born Into Sin That I May Live Again He's The Precious Lamb Of God
When I Always Didn't Do Right I Went Left He Told Me To Go Right
But I'm Standin Right Here In The Midst Of My Tears
Lord I Found You To Be The Lamb Of God
[Chorus3]
Thank You For The Lamb The Precious Lamb Of God
Because Of Your Grace I Can Finish This Race The Precious Lamb Of God
[Solo2]
Even When I Broke, Broke Your Heart My Sins Tore Us Apart
But I'm Standin Right Here In The Midst Of My Tears
I Claim You To Be The Lamb Of God
New Life Can Begin Yeah
For You Washed Away Washed Away Everyone Of My Sins
Whom The Son Sets Free Is Truly Free Indeed
I Claim You To Be The Lamb Of God
[Chorus4]
Now Behold The Lamb The Precious Lamb Of God
Born Into Sin That I May Live Again The Precious Lamb Of God
Oh Oh Oh, Oh Oh Oh, Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh, Oh Oh Oh, Oh Oh Oh
Why You Loved Me So Lord I Shall Never Know
Why You Loved Me So Lord I Shall Never Know
Why You Loved Me So Lord I Shall Never Know
The Precious Lamb Of God
Oh Oh Oh, Oh Oh Oh, Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh, Oh Oh Oh, Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh, Oh Oh Oh, Oh Oh Oh
Why You Loved Me So Lord I Shall Never Know
The Precious Lamb Of God
Why You Loved Me So Lord I Shall Never Know
The Precious Lamb Of God