Lyrics
Verse 1
I enter the Holy of Holies
I enter through the blood of the Lamb
I enter to worship You only
I enter to honor I am
Chorus
Lord I worship You, I worship You (x2)
For Your name is Holy, Holy Lord (x2)
Verse 1 (Repeat)
(Repeat Verse 1)
Chorus
Lord I worship You, I worship You (x2)
For Your name is Holy, Holy Lord (x4)
Reprise
Let the weight of Your glory cover us
Let the life of Your river flow
Let the truth of Your kingdom reign in us
Let the weight of Your glory
Let the weight of Your glory fall
Outro
For Your name is Holy, Holy Lord (x2)
Credits & Song Information
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
On this live recording, Paul Wilbur's "I Enter the Holy of Holies" pairs directly with its subtitle track, "For Your Name Is Holy," forming a two-part sequence rather than a single self-contained song. The opening verse describes entrance into God's presence through the blood of the Lamb, language drawn from Hebrews 10:19-22, where access to the Holy of Holies is opened by Christ's sacrifice rather than by human qualification. The repeated chorus keeps that entrance framed as worship, not achievement - a name declared holy rather than a case made for entry.
The reprise section changes register, moving from personal approach to communal request. Its language about glory covering, a river of life flowing and a kingdom reigning shifts the song from an individual entering a sacred space toward a congregation asking for that same presence to spread outward. The outro closes by returning to the opening declaration, so the song ends where it began: Your name is holy.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 10:19-22 Entering the Holy of Holies through the blood of the Lamb.
- Hebrews 4:16 Approaching the throne of grace with confidence.