Lyrics
Intro
You are holy, holy, you are holy
Chorus (x3)
You are holy, holy, you are holy
Lamb of God sitteth at the right hand of the father
You are holy, holy, you are holy
Lamb of God sitteth at the right hand of the father
You are holy, holy, you are holy
Tag
Lamb of God sitteth at the right hand of the father
You are holy, holy, you are holy
Bridge
Holy is the Lord
Great is the Lord
Great is the Lord
He is good and His mercy abound
Refrain
Great is the Lord
Great is the Lord
Great is the Lord
Great is the Lord
For He is good and His mercy abound
Outro
Worship the Lord
Worship the Lord
Worship the Lord
Worship the Lord
For He is good and His mercy abound
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Lamb of God” is a sustained act of worship built from a small set of biblical declarations. Jesus is named as the Lamb of God and pictured at the Father’s right hand, joining the sacrificial title from John’s Gospel with the New Testament image of the exalted Christ. The repeated confession “You are holy” keeps attention on God’s character rather than on the worshiper’s circumstances.
As the song develops, holiness leads into praise of God’s greatness, goodness, and abundant mercy. That progression closely resembles the language of the Psalms, where worship rises from remembering who God is and how faithfully God acts. Repetition functions as meditation and congregational praise: each return to the same words reinforces reverence rather than adding a new narrative. The closing call to worship gathers the song’s themes into a direct response. Christ’s holiness, authority, goodness, and mercy provide the reasons for adoration, making the lyric a simple, focused confession of faith.
Related Scripture
- John 1:29 John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God.
- Hebrews 10:12 The passage describes Christ seated at the right hand of God after offering one sacrifice for sins.
- Psalm 100:4-5 The psalm calls for worship because the Lord is good and his mercy endures.