Catherine Mullins - Holy Lyrics
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
Take me into the Holy of Holies. Catherin Mullins.
Meaning & Inspiration
Catherine Mullins' "Holy," released on February 24, 2021, is far more than just a song; it's an impassioned prayer, a fervent declaration of longing for the very heart of God, weaving together prophetic visions with the deepest desires of the human spirit. This worship anthem serves as an invitation to transcend the mundane and step into the awe-inspiring reality of God's glorious presence, echoing the yearning for intimacy that defines a life lived in communion with the divine. It captures a profound spiritual hunger to not just glimpse, but to actively participate in the eternal worship of heaven.
The essence of "Holy" is a desperate cry for deeper encounter, a yearning to break past barriers and enter into unfiltered communion with God. The opening lines, "I want to live past the curtain, I want to stay beyond the veil," immediately establish this profound aspiration. This imagery directly references the veil in the Old Testament temple that separated the Holy of Holies—God’s dwelling place—from the rest of the sanctuary (Exodus 26:33-34). Its tearing at Jesus' crucifixion (Matthew 27:51) signified new access to God, a truth further expounded in Hebrews 10:19-20, where we are invited to "draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water." The song's initial verse expresses a desire to fully walk in this New Covenant reality, to truly "know the high places, Where your Glory dwells," a pursuit of the elevated spiritual realm where God’s magnificent presence is fully manifest (Psalm 91:1). The subsequent plea to "see your eyes of fire, To hear your voice like the waters, I want to see the flashes of lightning" draws directly from vivid biblical descriptions of God's majestic and terrifying beauty, reminiscent of Revelation 1:14-16 and 4:5, or Ezekiel 1:24. These aren't requests for fear, but for an overwhelming, intimate revelation of His uncontainable power and holiness, culminating in the anticipation of "everyone crying Holy, Holy."
The chorus serves as the heart of this heavenly vision, a direct portal into the throne room of God: "24 Elders, 4 living creatures, Everyone Crying Holy Holy." This powerful imagery is lifted straight from Revelation 4:6-11, where John describes the ceaseless worship around God's throne. The four living creatures, often interpreted as cherubim representing all creation, and the twenty-four elders, symbolizing the redeemed church (likely the twelve tribes and twelve apostles), are depicted in continuous adoration, crying out "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!" The singer’s desire is not just to witness this, but to join in, to become one voice in this eternal, resounding chorus that acknowledges God's absolute purity and transcendent power (Isaiah 6:3).
Verse two deepens this longing by centering it squarely on Jesus, the Lamb who was slain. "I want to live in the presence of Jesus; I want to stay in his dwelling place," is a tender and specific yearning, recognizing that access to the Father is granted through the Son (John 14:6). The desire to "feast at His banqueting table" evokes the intimacy of communion and the joyous celebration of the Kingdom of God, reminiscent of the marriage supper of the Lamb (Isaiah 25:6, Revelation 19:9). Most profoundly, the wish to "look upon Him who was slain" connects this heavenly vision directly to the redemptive work of Christ on the cross, the ultimate act of love that made all this intimacy possible (Revelation 5:6-12). It’s an acknowledgment that our access to God's presence, our ability to enter the "Holy of Holies," is purchased by His sacrifice. This verse culminates in a desire to "know the perfection of love," to "see the resurrected Son," and to "see you in all of your Glory," connecting God’s nature of perfect love (1 John 4:8, 16) with the triumphant reality of Jesus’ resurrection (Romans 6:9-11) and His full divine splendor (John 1:14). Again, this profound experience is accompanied by "everyone crying Holy Holy."
The bridge serves as a powerful, timeless declaration, grounding the personal yearning in an eternal truth: "Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God almighty, Who was, and is, and is to come." This direct quote from Revelation 4:8 solidifies the unchangeable character of the God being worshipped, affirming His sovereignty across all time—past, present, and future. It's a statement of absolute trust and reverence, cementing the foundation upon which all the song's passionate desires rest. This phrase encapsulates the entire biblical narrative, from creation to redemption to the coming Kingdom, all centered on a holy God.
"Holy" by Catherine Mullins is a truly inspiring piece that functions as a guide, drawing the soul into the depths of worship described in Scripture. It’s an invitation to cultivate a radical hunger for God's presence, to pursue an intimacy that transcends earthly understanding, and to participate, even now, in the glorious symphony of heaven. Its power lies not just in its evocative language, but in its deep resonance with biblical truth, making it a profound and encouraging anthem for anyone who longs to live "past the curtain" and truly encounter the Holy One.