1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity!
2 Holy, holy, holy! All saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
3 Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
though the sinful human eye thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love, and purity.
4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity!
| Text information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty |
| Title: | Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty |
| Author: | Reginald Heber (1826; alt.) |
| Meter: | 11.12.12.10. |
| Scripture: | 1 Samuel 2:2; Psalm 5:3; Psalm 143:8; Psalm 145:10; Revelation 4:8-11; Revelation 5:3 |
| Topic: | God | The Trinity; Cosmos; God | Holiness; God | Mercy; God | Mystery; Morning; Processional Hymns; Saints; Trinity |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information | |
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| Tune name: | NICAEA |
| Composer: | John B. Dykes (1861) |
| Meter: | 11.12.12.10. |
| Key: | D Major |