Bethany Worship - Only You Are Holy Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse
Only You are holy, only You are holy
Precious King of glory, only You are holy
Chorus 1
Let the earth be filled with Your glory, Lord
Let our church now hear Your radiant voice
Let our faces shine because You're inside
Only You are holy
Chorus 2
Let the earth be filled with Your glory, Lord
Let our church now hear Your radiant voice
Let our faces shine because You're inside(3x)
Only You are holy
Bridge
Holy, holy, holy is Your name, Your name is holy
Chorus 3
Let the earth be filled with Your glory, Lord
Let our church now hear Your radiant voice
Let our faces shine because You're inside
Only You are holy
Video
Only You Are Holy (feat. Tosha Zwanziger)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Only You Are Holy," released on January 19, 2015, by Bethany Worship and featuring Tosha Zwanziger, is a powerful declaration of God's singular and absolute holiness. The song’s core message, echoing throughout its structure, centers on recognizing and proclaiming the divine uniqueness of God, positioning Him as the ultimate source of glory and the radiant voice that guides His people. This lyrical focus finds deep resonance in scripture, particularly in passages that emphasize God's incomparable nature. The repeated affirmation, "Only You are holy," directly calls to mind the seraphim's cry in Isaiah 6:3, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." This biblical imagery of a transcendent God, His holiness filling all creation, is precisely what Bethany Worship aims to evoke, urging listeners to acknowledge this truth in their own lives and in the collective worship of the church.
The aspiration expressed in the chorus, "Let the earth be filled with Your glory, Lord," is not merely a passive wish but a fervent prayer mirroring the desire seen in Psalm 72:19, "May his glory fill the whole earth." It’s a plea for God’s majesty to be recognized and experienced universally, a vision of a world acknowledging its Creator. The phrase, "Let our church now hear Your radiant voice," speaks to the intimate and personal encounter believers have with God through His Word and His Spirit. This echoes Jesus' own words in John 10:27, "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me." The song encourages a receptiveness to divine guidance, an active listening for the Lord's direction. Furthermore, the statement, "Let our faces shine because You're inside," beautifully captures the transformative power of God's presence within believers. This imagery is reminiscent of Moses' face shining after communing with God on Mount Sinai, as described in Exodus 34:29-30, demonstrating that encountering God leaves an indelible, radiant mark. The repetition in the second chorus builds intensity, reinforcing the profound impact of this indwelling presence. The bridge, with its direct repetition of "Holy, holy, holy is Your name," further amplifies the scriptural acclamation from Revelation 4:8, where the living creatures ceaselessly proclaim God's holiness. Overall, "Only You Are Holy" is an inspiring call to worship, urging a profound recognition of God's unmatched purity, His glorious presence in the world, and the illuminating power of His indwelling Spirit, all rooted deeply in the foundational truths of Scripture.