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by Chris Mellon | April 10, 2026 | 2:55 pm

Seph Schlueter (pronounced “sh-LOOT-er”) is a breakout contemporary Christian artist and songwriter who has rapidly become a major voice in the genre.

Hometown & Roots: Born December 18, 1999, Seph grew up in a large Catholic family in Erie, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Columbus, Ohio.

The Damascus Connection: Before his solo career took off, Seph spent seven years as a missionary. He is the Worship Director for Damascus, a Catholic missionary organization and summer camp based in Centerburg, Ohio.Much of his early music development happened through the “Damascus Worship” collective.

Breakout Hit: He gained massive international fame with his 2023 single “Counting My Blessings.” 

Debut Album: His first full-length studio album, Counting My Blessings, was released on July 11, 2025.

“Words We’ll Sing” is a contemporary Christian worship song by Seph Schlueter, released in early 2026. It serves as a follow-up to his breakout hit “Counting My Blessings.”

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1. What message does the song communicate?

The song communicates a message of eternal perspective and persistent praise, centering on the idea that worship is a bridge between our current lives and eternity.

Rather than focusing on temporary circumstances, the lyrics emphasize that the “words” we sing to God now are the same ones that will be sung forever.

The song highlights that while everything on Earth is subject to change including seasons, emotions, and life stages, God’s character remains fixed. By repeating “Holy, Holy, Holy,” Schlueter points to a biblical tradition of worship (found in Isaiah and Revelation) that is never-ending because the subject of the praise never changes.

Lyrically, the song encourages a shift in focus. It moves the listener away from their own struggles or achievements and redirects their attention toward the “Worthiness” of God. It communicates that the ultimate human purpose is to acknowledge and declare God’s glory.

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

All of the lyrics line up with scripture.

  • “We could fill a thousand books with the stories of Your goodness”

    • Scripture: John 21:25

  • “And still it couldn’t capture who You are”

    • Scripture: Job 11:7

  • “You’ve been faithful every age / You are Alpha and Omega”

    • Scripture: Revelation 22:13

  • “Oh, let our worship sound like heaven / Singing the words we’ll sing forever”

    • Scripture: Revelation 4:8-11

  • “Singing Holy, Worthy / Singing Glory in the highest”

    • Scripture: Isaiah 6:3 and Revelation 5:12, Luke 2:14

  • “Since before the dawn of time / You’ve had endless choirs of angels”

    • Scripture: Job 38:7

  • “And let every living creature join the song”

    • Scripture: Revelation 5:13

Bridge: The Lion and the Lamb

  • “Praise the Father, praise the Spirit, praise the Risen One”

    • Scripture: Matthew 28:19

  • “He who was, He who is, He who is to come”

    • Scripture: Revelation 1:8

  • “Praise the Lion, praise the Lamb”

    • Scripture: Revelation 5:5-6

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

To an outsider, the song can come across as a powerful expression of dedication. The repetitive nature of phrases like “Holy, Holy” and the focus on “eternal” singing might be seen as a metaphor for a love or a cause so profound that it transcends time.

The song is designed for “singability.” An outsider might see this as a fascinating social phenomenon, thousands of people singing the exact same words in unison.

An outsider might interpret the song as a meditation on what lasts. In a world where everything is “disposable,” the idea of “forever words” resonates as a search for permanent meaning or a legacy that doesn’t fade.

Terms like “Alpha and Omega” or “The Lamb” are highly Biblical. Without the Biblical context, these might feel like “insider language,” making the song feel more like a ritual they are observing from the outside rather than a message they can personally apply.

I believe with the correct context and some biblical understanding of some of these terms or an explanation from the leader an outsider would be able to resonate with the lyrics of this song and be able to give praise to someone so “Holy and Worthy” of our praise.

4. What does this song glorify?

The song glorifies the eternal and unchanging nature of God.

Closing Comments

This is a song that we are considering introducing to our congregation. I am not sure if outsider would get lost on some of the Christian language, but the simple chorus and bridge make it very singable for the people, while still keeping our focus vertical towards heaven.

Artist Info

  • Artist: Seph Schlueter

  • Album: Counting My Blessings

  • Release Date: January 10, 2025 (Single); July 11, 2025 (Album)

  • Label: Provident Label Group / Essential Records

  • Duration: 4:26 (Album version)

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