Lyrics
I see the Lord
Seated on the throne
Exalted
And the train of His robe
Fills the temple with glory
And the whole earth is filled
And the whole earth is filled
And the whole earth is filled
With His glory
Holy, holy, holy, holy
Holy is the Lord
Holy, holy, holy, holy
Holy is the Lord
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Meaning & Inspiration
I See the Lord draws its central vision from the worship scene associated with Isaiah 6. The Lord is seated on an exalted throne, and the train of his robe fills the temple with glory. By repeating that the whole earth is filled with divine glory, the song expands the scene beyond the sanctuary and presents the holiness of God as a reality that encompasses creation.
The repeated cry of holy gives the lyric its response to that vision. Rather than developing a personal story, the song remains focused on who the Lord is: reigning, exalted, glorious, and utterly holy. Its simple structure allows the biblical images and the act of adoration to carry the meaning. The words also align with the heavenly worship in Revelation, where living creatures continually proclaim the holiness of the Lord God Almighty. In this way, the song joins temple imagery, worldwide glory, and unceasing praise in a concise confession of reverence before the enthroned Lord.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 6:1-3 Isaiah sees the Lord enthroned as the temple fills with glory and seraphim proclaim his holiness.
- Revelation 4:8 The living creatures continually declare that the Lord God Almighty is holy.