Gina Ogilvie sings this song she wrote with Monica O’Brien on the AOV NG CD. It is “Worthy” and is No 152 in As One Voice: the Next Generation. Suitable for a healing service, reconciliation or consolation and encouragement, this song rocks out in her version. The chorus is fine for the assembly but the verses and bridge would benefit from a solo singer. The idea of appreciating the presence of God in feeling forgiven is certainly worth expressing in song.
Verse 1
In our times of darkness, we turn away from love;
We choose a path that brings despair, we have no place to run.
But when we seek forgiveness, we open up our hearts,
There we know God’s presence, we embrace a brand new start.
Chorus
Worthy, worthy, worthy in God’s sight.
Worthy, worthy, we’re people of the light.
Verse 2
We come to know that life is found in the truth that we all seek;
Forgiveness comes to all who ask, the rich, the poor, the weak.
When we face our failings and look toward the light,
By grace we know the meaning of ‘worthy in God’s sight.’
Chorus
Bridge
We know the power of your love.
Jesus, your healing light has come to shine upon our world.
Chorus
Worthy, worthy, we’re people in the the light.
© Monica O’Brien and Gina Ogilvie 2008.