Nathaniel Bassey - You Are Holy (Worship Medly) Lyrics
Released: 27 Mar 2019
Lyrics
You are holy
You are holy
You are holy
Holy, wonderful and kind
You are holy
You are holy
You are holy
Holy, wonderful and kind
You are holy
You are holy
You are holy
Holy, wonderful and kind
You are holy
You are holy
You are holy
Holy, wonderful and kind
You are holy
You're so holy
You are holy
Holy, wonderful and kind
You are holy
You are holy
You are holy
Holy, wonderful and kind
You are holy (King of Glory)
You are holy (The Great I am)
You are holy (Mighty One)
Holy, wonderful and kind (You transfuse this temple)
You are holy (You are holy, Lord)
You are holy (We cry holy)
You are holy
Holy, wonderful and kind
We cry holy
We sing holy
You are holy
Holy, wonderful and kind
The angels cry holy
The nations cry holy
You are holy
Holy, wonderful
You are holy (You are holy Lord God Almighty)
You are holy (There is nobody like Abba Father)
You are holy (The angels cry, the nations cry)
Holy, wonderful and kind (You are holy, holy, holy, holy)
You are holy (You are holy, holy, holy, holy)
You are holy (Father we give our glory, yes we do, yes we do)
You are holy (Holy, wonderful)
Holy, wonderful and kind
You are holy (Sovereign God, there is no other)
You are holy (Who is like the Lord in all the earth)
You are holy (We have found nobody)
Holy, wonderful and kind (Nobody else compares to you)
You are holy (Master of the universe)
You are holy (The ruler of the nations)
You are holy (You are holy)
Holy, wonderful and kind (And kind)
My God, my God
You are the Lord
Let Your name be glorified
You are the Lord
Let Your name be glorified
We give You glory
And honor
You are the Lord
Let Your name be glorified
We give You glory (We offer this praise)
And honor (To you God of this earth)
You are the Lord (Let your name be glorified)
Let Your name be glorified (With my hands lifted up
And our mouth filled with praise)
We give You glory
And honor
You are the Lord
Let Your name be glorified
We give You glory
And honor
You are the Lord
Let Your name be glorified
You are holy (King of glory, the righteous One)
You are holy (You are so holy)
You are holy (We bow you before you)
Holy, wonderful and kind (We lay our crowns before Him)
You are holy (Let Your name be exalted in all of the earth)
You are holy (You know
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You are holy (Oh rightreous One)
Holy, wonderful and kind
Video
You Are Holy (Worship Medly)
Meaning & Inspiration
Nathaniel Bassey's "You Are Holy (Worship Medley)," released in 2019, is a profound declaration of divine majesty, a musical tapestry woven with adoration and reverence. This single, featuring the powerful voices of Mahalia Buchanan and Joe Mettle, transcends mere song to become an extended prayer, an invitation to contemplate the absolute holiness of God. The core message, repeated with unwavering devotion, centers on the unassailable character of the Creator: "You are holy, wonderful and kind." This isn't just a descriptive phrase; it's an acknowledgment of God's perfect nature, a concept deeply rooted in Scripture. The Bible consistently emphasizes God's holiness as His unique attribute, setting Him apart from all creation. Isaiah 6:3 famously echoes this sentiment with the seraphim's cry, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." Bassey and his collaborators build upon this scriptural foundation, expanding the understanding of God's holiness through evocative phrases. The inclusion of titles like "King of Glory," "The Great I Am," and "Mighty One" directly references biblical self-declarations of God, such as those found in Psalm 24:7-10 and Exodus 3:14. The repeated assertion that "the angels cry holy" and "the nations cry holy" visually connects the earthly worship experience with the heavenly realm, as depicted in Revelation 4:8 where the elders fall down before God, casting their crowns and saying, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." Furthermore, the acknowledgment that God "transfuses this temple" points to the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit within believers, transforming them into living sanctuaries, as Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 6:19, "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?" The latter part of the medley shifts to a direct petition, "You are the Lord, let Your name be glorified," a prayer that aligns with Jesus' teaching in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9), "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." The offering of "glory and honor" is not a mere formality but an act of submission and recognition of God's ultimate sovereignty and worthiness, as described in 1 Chronicles 29:11, "Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and on earth is yours." Ultimately, "You Are Holy (Worship Medly)" is more than a song; it is a potent reminder of who God is, drawing listeners into a profound worship experience that is both personal and universal, a reflection of the eternal truth found within God's Word.