Passion - Holy is The Lord Lyrics
Lyrics
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
Everyone sing
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
And together we sing
Everyone sing
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, holy, holy
Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, holy, holy
Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, holy, holy
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Holy is the Lord" by Passion, featured on their 2000 compilation album *The Best of Passion (So Far)*, stands as a powerful testament to Christian worship. The song’s core message is a direct echo of biblical declarations of God's supreme holiness and the inherent glory that permeates all of creation. It’s a call to collective adoration, grounding the believer in the joy and strength derived from acknowledging God's supreme nature. The repeated emphasis on "Holy is the Lord God Almighty" resonates with scriptural passages that consistently declare God's holiness as His defining attribute, such as in Isaiah 6:3 where the seraphim cry out, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." This lyric isn't merely a statement; it's an invitation to participate in a cosmic declaration of God's worthiness. The line "The earth is filled with His glory" draws directly from the prophetic vision in Isaiah, underscoring that God's presence and majesty are not confined but universally manifest, a truth also reflected in Psalm 19:1, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." The song encourages a posture of humble reverence, symbolized by lifting hands and bowing down, actions that signify surrender and submission to divine sovereignty. This is mirrored in passages like Psalm 95:6, which urges, "Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our maker," and 1 Chronicles 16:29, instructing to "Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." The simple, yet profound, lyrics build to an anthem that is meant to be sung together, fostering unity in worship and a shared experience of God's greatness. It reminds us that "the joy of the Lord is our strength," a powerful biblical concept found in Nehemiah 8:10, encouraging believers to find their resilience and fortitude not in worldly circumstances, but in their relationship with God. "Holy is the Lord" effectively translates deep theological truths into an accessible and inspiring expression of faith, serving as a constant reminder of God’s unchanging nature and the boundless glory He deserves.