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Israel Houghton - Holy Lyrics

Artist:
Israel Houghton

Lyrics

Chorus


Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy


Worthy, worthy
Worthy, worthy


Mighty, mighty
Mighty, mighty


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Meaning & Inspiration

This very short song is a chant that names three qualities of God and repeats each one twice. It begins with "Holy, Holy," moves to "Worthy, worthy," and ends with "Mighty, mighty." There are no verses or stories, so the text depends entirely on repetition to carry the worship.

The order is easy to follow. Holiness describes who God is, worthiness describes the honor that belongs to Him, and might describes what He is able to do. A congregation can add its own voice to the pattern without any explanation, which suits a song meant for open and unhurried praise.

Isaiah 6:3 records the seraphim calling out "Holy, holy, holy" before the throne, Revelation 4:11 declares the Lord worthy to receive glory and honor and power, and Psalm 24:8 calls the Lord strong and mighty. Together they match each of the three words in the lyric.

Related Scripture

  • Isaiah 6:3 The seraphim cry out that the Lord is holy.
  • Revelation 4:11 The Lord is declared worthy to receive glory, honor, and power.
  • Psalm 24:8 The Lord is called strong and mighty.