Caedmon's Call - Holy Is Your Name Lyrics
Lyrics
Now I praise you, Lord of creation
You ordain the sun to rise and fall
You scatter the stars across the heavens
You come close enough to hear me call
Now I want to say
Holy is your name
Let all creation proclaim
Holy is your name
Your love is the shelter over my soul
(you fill my heart with wonder)
You fill me with the wonder of a child
(you heal my spirit)
You will heal the humble and the broken
(mercy flows like a river)
Mercy flows like a river running wild.
On the highest mountain
I will lift my heart to the sky
From the lowest valley
Hear my cry
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222 - Bebo Norman And Caedmon's Call - Holy Is Your Name
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "Holy Is Your Name," released on May 29, 2020, by Bebo Norman and Caedmon's Call, stands as a profound declaration of divine reverence, weaving together the cosmic grandeur of God with the intimate reality of His personal presence. The piece is a powerful worship anthem that moves from a global recognition of God's sovereignty to a deeply personal experience of His mercy and healing. It articulates a journey from intellectual assent to heartfelt adoration, calling believers to actively participate in the universal chorus of praise.
The narrative of the song begins by acknowledging God as the "Lord of creation," the one who orchestrates the celestial dance of the sun and scatters the stars across the heavens. This opening immediately grounds the listener in the vastness of God's power and design, echoing sentiments found in Scripture where creation itself testifies to its Maker's glory, as seen in Psalm 19:1, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." Yet, this immensely powerful God is not distant; the song quickly transitions to the astonishing truth that He "come[s] close enough to hear me call." This intimate proximity resonates with passages like Psalm 145:18, which affirms that "The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." This foundational shift—from an all-powerful Creator to an intimately accessible Father—sets the stage for the core message.
The recurring chorus, "Holy is your name / Let all creation proclaim / Holy is your name," serves as the central pillar of the song's worship. It's a direct, unvarnished proclamation, a response to God's dual nature of might and mercy. This declaration aligns perfectly with the cries of the seraphim in Isaiah 6:3, who eternally proclaim, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." It also mirrors the New Testament vision in Revelation 4:8, where heavenly beings ceaselessly declare His holiness. The call for "all creation to proclaim" reinforces the idea that every part of existence, from the smallest atom to the largest galaxy, is designed to reflect and honor its Maker, a truth beautifully presented throughout the Psalms.
Delving deeper into God's character, the second verse highlights the transformative power of His love and mercy. The lyric "Your love is the shelter over my soul" paints a vivid picture of divine protection and comfort, reminiscent of Psalm 91, where God is depicted as a refuge and fortress. This protective love also sparks wonder, filling the worshiper "with the wonder of a child," suggesting a pure, unadulterated awe that Jesus Himself commended in Matthew 18:3, advising believers to become like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven. The song then turns to God's healing touch, stating, "You will heal the humble and the broken." This promise echoes God's compassion for the afflicted found in Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit," and Isaiah 61:1, proclaiming good news to the poor and healing for the brokenhearted. The imagery of "Mercy flows like a river running wild" powerfully conveys the boundless, untamed, and ever-present nature of God's compassion, a truth reflected in Lamentations 3:22-23, which reminds us that God’s mercies "never come to an end; they are new every morning."
The bridge encapsulates the universal and unceasing nature of genuine worship, regardless of life’s circumstances. "On the highest mountain / I will lift my heart to the sky / From the lowest valley / Hear my cry" illustrates that true devotion transcends physical location or emotional state. Whether on the peaks of triumph, lifting eyes in praise as in Psalm 121:1, or in the depths of despair, crying out from the "valley of the shadow of death" as described in Psalm 23:4, God's presence remains constant, and the call to worship remains. This segment beautifully communicates that no place is too high for God's glory, and no valley too low for His ears to hear. "Holy Is Your Name" by Bebo Norman and Caedmon's Call ultimately serves as an inspiring invitation to recognize, declare, and live in the profound holiness of a God who is both infinitely vast and intimately near, whose attributes of power, love, healing, and mercy converge in His sacred name.