Lyrics
Verse 1
I want to live past the curtain,
I want to stay beyond the veil
I want to know the high places,
Where your Glory dwells
I want to see your eyes of fire,
To hear your voice like the waters
I want to see the flashes of lightning,
And everyone crying Holy, Holy
Chorus
24 Elders,
4 living creatures,
Everyone Crying
Holy Holy
Verse 2
I want to live in the presence of Jesus;
I want to stay in his dwelling place
I want to feast at His banqueting table,
To look upon Him who was slain
I want to know the perfection of love;
I want to see the resurrected Son
I want to see you in all of your Glory,
And everyone crying Holy Holy
Bridge
Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God almighty,
Who was, and is, and is to come
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“24 Elders” draws its central imagery from the throne-room visions in Revelation. The elders, living creatures, flashes of lightning, divine voice, and repeated cry of “Holy” place adoration before the majesty of God. Rather than describing worship from a distance, the song expresses a desire to remain beyond the veil, behold the glory of Jesus, and dwell continually in his presence.\n\nThe second verse brings the Lamb into view through references to the one who was slain and the resurrected Son. These lines join awe, sacrifice, resurrection, and perfect love within a single scene of heavenly worship. The closing declaration, “Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God almighty,” closely echoes the praise of the living creatures in Revelation. The song therefore functions as a sustained prayer for nearness to Jesus and a lyrical response to biblical visions of unceasing worship around the throne.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 4:4-8 The passage depicts twenty-four elders and four living creatures worshiping God and crying holy.
- Revelation 1:14-15 The vision describes eyes like fire and a voice like rushing waters.
- Revelation 5:6 John sees the Lamb who had been slain standing before the throne.