Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Blessing, and honour, glory and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. Amen. (Revelation 5:12-14)

In the apocalypse of John this is a song that thousands and thousands of angels begin to sing until it is joined by every living creature.

The lamb opens the Book of Seven Seals from which the wrath of God is unleashed.

The Greek translated as wrath is orge. Depending on context it can mean anger, indignation, or any violent emotion. It is commonly associated with judicial punishment.

But rather than punishment we are assured of redemption.

Orge can also mean a great stretching. Through Jesus God has stretched out to save us and even to offer us power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

You may listen to Worthy is the Lamb from the Messiah performed by the Academy of St. Martin's in the Fields.

Above is Adoration of the Lamb by Beringarius (circa 870)