Gather Worship (Feat. Matt Redman and kaestrings) – THE IMAGE

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Gather 25 is a project led by Jennie Allen and other Christina leaders to hold a global Christian event aimed to unite believers worldwide for 25 hours of prayer, repentance, worship, and commissioning to share the Gospel. This event took place from February 28 – March 1, 2025 where 20 worship leaders from 10 nations, singing in eight languages led the worship, branded as “Gather Worship”.

Lyrics can be found at https://essentialworship.com/songs/gather-worship/the-image/.  I apologize for the guitar tabs.  This is the best version I could find.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

This song focuses on the life, sacrifice, and divine nature of Jesus Christ, On Jesus as the embodiment of God’s love, mercy, and righteousness, revealed through His life, death, and eternal presence, inspiring worship and a deep personal connection. It portrays Jesus as both fully human (walking with sinners, dying on the cross) and fully divine (the image of the unseen God), whose actions and character reconcile humanity to God. The song invites the listener to “see” and “know” Jesus, leading to an experience of being loved and a response of praise.

This message ties together the theological themes of salvation, grace, and divine revelation, making it a heartfelt expression of Christian faith and adoration.

Score: 10/10

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

100% of the lyrics line up with Scripture.

[Verse 1]

Line 1: Gather Worship is informing us of an event that took place before Jesus died on the cross. (Matthew 27:42).  And of an event before you (Jesus) shed His blood. They will explain. (Matthew 26:28).

Line 2: Refers to how Jesus came and walked on the earth (John 1:14).  Jesus shows His love (heart) for us. (John 3:16, Romans 5:6-8, and 1 John 4:8-10).

Line 3: Refers to how Jesus spent time with sinners in their homes. (Matthew 9:10, Mark 2:15).  Also, Jesus healed those who were tormented. (Matthew 4:24, Matthew 8:16, Mark 1:34, Mark 6:13, Luke 6:18, Luke 8:2, and Luke 8:36).

Line 4: Refers to how Jesus healed blind people. (Matthew 12:22, Matthew 15:30, and Matthew 21:14).  Also, Jesus revealed himself to be the Christ. (Matthew 16:16, Matthew 23:8, Matthew 23:10, Mark 8:29, Luke 9:20, Luke 24:26, Luke 24:46, John 1:17, John 4:42, John 6:69, and John 17:3).

[Chorus]

Line 1: Gather Worship sees the mercy of God. (Genesis 19:19, Genesis 39:21, Genesis 43:14, Exodus 15:13, Exodus 20:6, Deuteronomy 7:9, Deuteronomy 7:12, Deuteronomy 13:17, 2 Samuel 7:15, 1 Kings 3:6, 1 Kings 8:23, 1 Chronicles 16:34, 1 Chronicles 16:41, 2 Chronicles 5:13, 2 Chronicles 6:14, 2 Chronicles 7:3, 2 Chronicles 7:6, 2 Chronicles 20:21, Ezra 3:11, Ezra 7:28, Ezra 9:9, Nehemiah 1:5, Nehemiah 9:32, Nehemiah 13:22, Psalm 18:50, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 25:10, Psalm 31:7, Psalm 32:10, Psalm 33:18, Psalm 36:5, Psalm 57:10, Zechariah 7:9, Romans 9:23, Romans 11:31, Romans 11:32, Romans 12:8, 2 Corinthians 4:1, Galatians 6:16, Ephesians 2:4, 1 Timothy 1:16, Titus 3:5, Hebrews 4:16, James 3:17, 1 Peter 2:10, and Jude 1:21).

Line 2: Gather Worship declares that if they know You (Jesus), they are loved.

Line 3: Gather Worship tells us Your (Jesus’ or God’s) name is righteous (Psalm 48:10, Proverbs 18:10, Isaiah 48:1, Jeremiah 23:6, and Jeremiah 33:16) and that Your (Jesus’ or God’s) heart is kindness (1 Samuel 15:6, Psalm 31:21, Psalm 117:2, Isaiah 54:8, Isaiah 54:10, Ephesians 2:7, and Titus 3:4).

Line 4: Jesus is the image of His Father (the unseen God). (John 5:19, John 5:30, John 5:37, John 14:7, and John 14:9).

[Verse 2]

Line 1: Gather Worship tell us You (Jesus) paid the price for sin (Isaiah 53:4-11, Matthew 8:17, John 1:29, Galatians 3:13, and 1 Peter 2:24) with nails that pierced Your (Jesus’) skin. (John 20:25, Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:25, Luke 23:33, and John 19:18).

Line 2: You (Jesus) came to save the world, not to condemn it (John 3:17-18).

Line 3: You (Jesus) let compassion flow. (Matthew 9:36, Matthew 14:14, Matthew 15:32, Matthew 18:27, Matthew 20:34, Mark 1:41, Mark 5:19, Mark 6:34, Mark 8:2, and Luke 7:13) and that I am welcomed as Your (Jesus’) own disciple (Romans 11:19, Romans 11:23, Romans 11:24, and Galatians 3:28).

Line 4: We are forever reconciled to Jesus (Romans 5:10, 2 Corinthians 5:18, and Colossians 1:21) who calls us a friend.

[Bridge]

Lines 1 and 2: Gather Worship tell us that for everything they’ve seen so far, they will praise Jesus.
Line 3: Gather Worship has only seen in part (1 Corinthians 13:12).
Lines 4 and 5 Repeats/essentially repeats line 2.

[Verse 3]

Line 1: Gather Worship explains when they are “called home”, meaning die and go to heaven. (Romans 5:7), they will fall before Your (Jesus’) throne. (Revelation 7:9-12).

Line 2: They will feel the force of grace (salvation)(Revelation 22:21, Genesis 15:6, Exodus 33:19, Psalm 32:1-2, Romans 3:21-24, Romans 4:3-8, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:6-8, Romans 5:15-21, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:1-4, Romans 9:14-16, Romans 11:5-6, Galatians 2:21, Galatians 3:6, Galatians 5:4, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 2:4-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Titus 2:11, 1 Timothy 1:14, 1 Timothy 1:15-16, and James 2:23). It is a grace like they haven’t known before.

Line 3: Before their eyes, they will see the face of Christ (Revelation 1:9-20).

Line 4: They can hardly take it in and that being in heaven was too much to behold.

[Tag]

Lines 1 and 2: Repeats/essentially repeats Chorus, line 2.

[Outro]

Side Note: Lyrics are in Hausa, a language spoken in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and southern Niger and reflects the international nature of the song. Translation is in paratheses.

Line 1: (Oh Jesus) – Gather Worship is referring the Jesus the Christ (Matthew 1:16, Matthew 1:18, Matthew 1:25, Mark 1:1, and Luke 2:21).

Line 2: (My Savior) – Gather Worship refers to Jesus who saves. (John 1:29, Luke 2:11, John 4:42, Acts 5:31, Acts 13:23, Ephesians 5:23, Philippians 3:20, 1 Timothy 4:10, 2 Timothy 1:10, and Titus 2:13).

Line 3: (When I saw You) – Gather Worship explains that when we saw You (Jesus) (Matthew 26:64).

Line 4: (I saw love) – That we see the love of Jesus. (Romans 8:35, Romans 8:39, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 3:19, and 1 Timothy 1:14).

Line 5: (Holy name) – Gather Worship declares the name of God is Holy (Luke 1:49, Acts 4:30, and Revelation 15:4).

Line 6: (Jesus Christ) – Gather Worship repeats line 61 referring to Jesus (the Christ).

Line 7: (You are everything I want) – Gather Worship declares that You (Jesus or God) is everything we desire. (Psalm 42:1-2, Psalm 63:1, Psalm 73:25, Psalm 119:20, Psalm 119:81, Psalm 143:6, Isaiah 26:9, Amos 8:11, John 4:13-14, John 6:35, John 7:37, Revelation 21:6, and Revelation 22:17).

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

An outsider would be able to view the song as a celebration of Jesus/God who embodies compassion, sacrifice, and moral goodness, inspiring deep admiration and emotional resonance. They can easily interpret Jesus as the Christ, his crucifixion, heaven, his love, mercy, healing, and connection with Father God.

Score: 10/10

4. What does this song glorify?

The song glorifies Jesus Christ, specifically His character, actions, and divine identity as understood within a Christian framework.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Gather Worship’s THE IMAGE glorifies Jesus Christ as the compassionate, sacrificial, righteous, and divine Savior who reveals God’s nature and offers love, mercy, and grace to humanity. It exalts His life, death, and eternal reign, presenting Him as worthy of praise and devotion for both His actions and His identity. And finally, it can easily be interpreted for what it is by an outsider – as honoring the role of Jesus in salvation and His embodiment of God’s attributes.

This song is highly suitable for corporate worship.

Final Score: 10/10

Artist Info

Track: THE IMAGE (listen to the song)

Artist: Gather Worship (Feat. Matt Redman and kaestrings)

Album: Hear The World That You So Love Sing Back To You

Genre: Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)

Release Year: 2025

Duration: 5:18

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