Paul Wilbur - Holy Lyrics
Lyrics
O to hear the melody
Of the song the angels sing
Around Your throne
As they worship night and day
Bringing never-ending praise
To You alone
And they sing ho-ho-holy
And they sing ho-ho-holy
We will see the majesty
Of the slain and risen King
The Lamb of God
A day when every knee will bow
And with one voice we cry out
In heaven's song
We will sing ho-ho-holy
We will sing ho-ho-holy
We will sing ho-ho-holy
We will sing the song of heaven
When we see You face to face
With the angels we will worship
We will sing blessed be Your name
All the glory to You Jesus
All the honor and all praise
No other king no other kingdom
We will sing blessed be Your name
Ho-ho-holy
Ho-ho-holy
Ho-ho-holy
We will sing Ho-ho-holy
Ho-ho-holy
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For Your Name Is Holy - I Enter The Holy of Holies - Paul Wilbur - Lyrics
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on January 1, 2002, as part of the album *Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem*, Paul Wilbur's "Holy" is more than just a song; it is a profound declaration, a melodic prophecy, and an invitation to join the eternal worship of God. Rooted deeply in eschatological hope and the unshakeable truth of divine sovereignty, this piece doesn't tell a personal narrative in the conventional sense. Instead, it offers a glimpse into the grander story of salvation history and the ultimate destiny of all creation—a story told within the very fabric of Scripture itself. It articulates a universal longing to partake in the celestial worship of the Almighty, serving as a reminder of the future glory awaiting those who believe.
The thematic core of "Holy" draws directly from biblical visions of heaven, particularly the book of Revelation and prophetic texts. It opens with a yearning to "hear the melody of the song the angels sing," a direct echo of heavenly scenes depicted in Scripture. Isaiah 6:3 describes the seraphim crying out "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!" Similarly, Revelation 4:8 portrays four living creatures ceaselessly declaring, "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!" This imagery paints a picture of constant, fervent adoration around God's throne, a state of perpetual praise that the song seeks to both describe and invite us into. The initial verses beautifully capture this unending, singular worship directed "To You alone," emphasizing God's unique worthiness and supreme position.
As the song progresses, it transitions from the angelic chorus to the future participation of humanity, moving from the present longing to a promised reality. "We will see the majesty of the slain and risen King, the Lamb of God," proclaims a powerful truth at the heart of Christian faith. This refers to Jesus Christ, who John the Baptist identified as "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29) and who Revelation 5:6 depicts as standing at the center of the throne, having been slain yet living. The lyrics then confidently assert a future where "every knee will bow, and with one voice we cry out in heaven's song." This is a direct biblical affirmation, mirroring Philippians 2:10-11, which states that "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." It speaks to a coming day of universal acknowledgment of Christ's supreme authority, where all creation will join in His exaltation.
The anticipation culminates in the vibrant declaration, "We will sing the song of heaven when we see You face to face." This vision of direct encounter with God is a cornerstone of Christian hope, reflecting passages like 1 Corinthians 13:12, where Paul writes, "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face." Revelation 22:4 further promises that God's servants "will see His face." The song's pronouncements – "All the glory to You Jesus, All the honor and all praise" – are not merely celebratory but biblically grounded in the worthiness attributed to Christ in heaven, as seen in Revelation 5:12, where the Lamb is declared worthy to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing. The unequivocal statement, "No other king no other kingdom," reinforces Christ’s singular reign and supremacy, a truth echoed throughout Scripture, from the Old Testament prophecies of a coming King to the New Testament portrayal of Jesus as "King of kings and Lord of lords" (Revelation 19:16). Paul Wilbur's "Holy" is a masterpiece of worship that draws us into a rich biblical tapestry, encouraging profound spiritual contemplation and inspiring an eager anticipation for the day when earth joins heaven in crying out "Holy" to the One who reigns forever.