Lyrics
Verse 1
A thousand generations falling down in worship
To sing the song of ages to the Lamb
And all who’ve gone before us and all who will believe
Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb
Pre-Chorus
Your Name is the highest, Your Name is the greatest
Your Name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions, all powers and positions
Your Name stands above them all
Chorus
And the angels cry holy
All creation cries holy
You are lifted high, holy
Holy forever
Verse 2
If you’ve been forgiven and if you’ve been redeemed
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
And if you walk in freedom, if you bear His Name
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
Sing the song forever and amen
Chorus
With all the angels cry holy
All creation cries holy
You are lifted high, holy
Holy forever
Bridge
Hear Your people sing holy
And to the King of kings, holy
And You will always be holy
Holy forever
Pre-Chorus
Oh ‘cause Your Name is the highest, Your Name is the greatest
Your Name stands above them all
Above all thrones and dominions, and all powers and positions
Your Name stands above them all
Oh Jesus
Your Name is the highest, Your Name is the greatest
Your Name, oh it stands above them all
Above all thrones and dominions, and all powers and positions
Your Name, oh it stands above them all
Chorus
And the angels cry holy
And all creation cries holy
You are lifted high, holy
Holy forever, hey
Bridge
Hear Your people sing holy
And to the King of kings, holy
And You will always be holy
Holy forever
Outro
You will always be holy
Holy forever
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Holy Forever is a worship song that joins the praise of heaven and earth across all generations. The first verse pictures a thousand generations falling down in worship, singing the song of ages to the Lamb, with all who have gone before and all who will believe joining in. The pre-chorus declares that His Name is the highest and the greatest and stands above all thrones, dominions, powers and positions.
The chorus says the angels and all creation cry holy and that He is lifted high, holy forever. The second verse invites everyone who has been forgiven, redeemed and set free to sing forever to the Lamb. The themes follow Isaiah 6:3 on the cry of holy, Ephesians 1:21 on Christ far above every power and name, and Revelation 5:13 on every creature praising the Lamb. The sweeping lines and repeated chorus give the song a majestic, reverent tone suited to large-scale congregational worship.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 6:3 The seraphim cry holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts.
- Ephesians 1:21 Christ is seated far above every rule, authority, power and name.
- Revelation 5:13 Every creature offers blessing and honor to the One on the throne and to the Lamb.