Passion (Feat. Sean Curran) – Worthy Of Your Name

I’m sure most of you know about Hillsong, Bethel, and Elevation Worship.  They are home-grown worship bands that are associated with their churches.  Beginning in 1997, Passion City Church started its first Passion conference under the banner of Choice Ministries.  This was held in Atlanta Georgia.  Since then, they released many, many albums.  I counted 23 live and studio albums!

Also, check out my other Passion reviews.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

It is a treasure trove of information about Jesus.  This includes:

• Set apart
• Became human
• Precious
• Worthy of praise
• Said nothing when accused by the Sanhedrin
• Died for wicked people
• Gave Passion hope through His shed blood and subsequent resurrection
• Light that drives out darkness
• King of kings
• Creator
• Liberator
• Protector
• Supporter
• Doctor
• Might
• Foundation
• Is with Passion
• Trades His righteousness for sin

There is no other name except for Jesus who is/can do all these things.

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

This song aligns perfectly with Scripture.

Lyrics posted with permission.*

[Verse 1]

Rumors of the Son of Man
Stories of a Savior

On the surface, it seems wrong to describe accounts about Jesus as “rumors” because rumors are often untrue.  But, in Scripture, there was at least one rumor that circulated surrounding the Son of Man, namely, that the disciples stole His body (Matthew 28:11-15).  In contrast, a story is an account of real events that occurred, including a few that Passion lists throughout this song.

Holiness with human hands

Passion describes a perfect and holy God (Leviticus 11:44-45, Leviticus 19:2, Leviticus 20:7, and 1 Peter 1:15-16, and Revelation 4:8) who became man (John 1:1, John 1:14, and Philippians 2:5-7).

Treasure for the traitor

Jesus is Passion’s most prized possession (Hebrews 12:2), yet, knowing that they broke God’s Laws (Psalm 14:1-3, Psalm 53:1-3, Job 15:14, Ecclesiastes 7:20, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, and 1 John 1:8-10).

[Verse 2]

No ear had heard, no eye had seen
The image of the Father
Until heaven came to live with me
A rescue like no other

Christ’s rescue operation, alongside the Holy Spirit’s proclamation of this message, are the fulfillment of Isaiah 64:4 as stated in 1 Corinthians 2:1-10.

[Chorus]

You are worthy
You are worthy of Your name
You are worthy
You are worthy of Your name
Jesus

That is, Jesus’ name is great and worthy to be praised (Psalm 8:1, Psalm 8:9, and Jeremiah 10:6).

[Verse 3]

You did not speak, You made no sound

As prophecied in Isaiah 53:7, Jesus did not speak during His trial (Matthew 27:14 and Mark 15:5).

You died for Your accusers

This group of individuals are also sinners, whom Jesus died for (Romans 5:6-8).

As Your blood fell to the ground
You redefined my future

This is so because without Christ’s shed blood, there is no forgiveness of sins (Hebrews 9:22).

[Verse 4]

On the day when You arose
The darkness ran for cover

Jesus rose from the dead (Matthew 28:1-20, Mark 16:1-20, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-29, Acts 1:3, Acts 3:15, Acts 4:33, and 1 Corinthians 15:3-8) who is the light that defeats darkness (John 1:1-8, John 8:12, and Ephesians 5:14).

For the King of kings has claimed His throne
Now until forever

Christ is the Eternal King of kings (1 Timothy 6:13-16).

[Bridge]

You’re my author, my maker

Jesus created the members that make up Passion (John 1:1-3 and Colossians 1:15-16).

My ransom, my Savior

He also saved them (Isaiah 53:7-11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:29, Galatians 1:4, Galatians 3:13, 1 Timothy 2:6, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 John 2:2, 1 John 3:5, and Revelation 1:5).

My refuge, my hiding place

He is their defense (Ruth 2:12, 2 Samuel 22:3-4, Psalm 3:3, Psalm 5:11, Psalm 18:30, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 32:7, Psalm 34:22, Psalm 41:2, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 57:1, Psalm 59:1, Psalm 61:3, Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 118:8, Psalm 121:7-8, Psalm 138:7, Proverbs 18:10, Proverbs 30:5, Nahum 1:7, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, and 1 John 5:18).

You’re my helper, my healer

That is, He is their Advocate (1 John 2:1-2) and Physician (Matthew 9:12, Mark 2:17, and Luke 5:31).

My blessed redeemer
My answer, my saving grace

See line 2.

You’re my hope in the shadows

See Verse 3, lines 3 and 4, and Verse 4, lines 1 and 2.

My strength in the battle

He is their power against their adversaries (Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 22:19, Psalm 28:7-8, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 118:14, Isaiah 12:2, Isaiah 33:2, Isaiah 40:29-31, Habakkuk 3:19, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Ephesians 3:16, Ephesians 6:10, and Philippians 4:13).

My anchor for all my days

In the same way that an anchor prevents its ship from being swept away from wind and waves, Christ is the hope that secures Passion when they face the unknown (Hebrews 6:19-20).

You stand by my side

That is, Christ is with Passion (Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Joshua 1:5-9, Psalm 23:4, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 139:7-10, Isaiah 41:10, Jeremiah 23:23-24, Zephaniah 3:17, Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 28:20, John 14:16-17, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:38-39, and Revelation 3:20).

And You stood in my place

Describes the great exchange, where Christ trades His Righteousness for Passion’s wickedness (Romans 6:1-11, Romans 7:4-6, Galatians 2:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:11, and 1 Peter 2:24).

Jesus, no other name

That is, no other name can save us except for Jesus (John 14:6 and Acts 4:12).

Jesus, no other name

Repeats line 12.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

Unbelievers should conclude that the entire song is about Jesus, that He did a lot of great things and contains many attributes.  Passion mostly uses everyday language, including explicitly using the name “Jesus” to clarify the subject of this song.  Attributes and acts are often paired with at least one phrase that unbelievers will comprehend.

My only critique is the word “story” in this song’s opening lines.  While many can differentiate between real and fictional stories, others equate “story” with fiction exclusively.  By referring to the Biblical accounts as stories, some people outside the camp of Christ (especially children who become teenagers/adults) will see Moses and Goldilocks equally.  To them. both tell us valuable lessions, but aren’t real.  To address this confusion, I prefer to use the word “account” when referencing Biblical events.  Curiously, the same group of people would equate “my story” as a personal testimony.

Score: 8/10

4. What does this song glorify?

It glorifies God that it describes our Savior in many different attributes and acts backed by Scripture.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Passion’s Worthy Of Your Name is a worthy song.  It presents an accurate list of Christ’s deeds and properties understood or interprolated by believer and unbelievers alike, bringing glory to God.  Some unbelievers might get the wrong idea by calling Biblical accounts of Jesus as “stories”.

I highly recommend it for corporate worship.  Seeker-sensitive churches may want to consider addressing the word “stories” as a pre-speech to the song.

Final Score: 9.5/10

Artist Info

Track: Worthy Of Your Name (listen to the song)

Artist: Passion (Feat. Sean Curran)

Album: Worthy of Your Name

Genre: Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)

Release Year: 2017

Duration: 5:08

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