Lyrics
You, You, the one we desire and all that we came for is
You, You, the treasure of Heaven, desire of the nations it's
You, You, the hope and the cry of our hearts, God it's
You, You, we're longing for all that You are
Jesus, wonderful Jesus
Great is Your glory, worthy of all our praises
Jesus, we worship You Jesus
Creation sings holy, holy, holy are You Lord
You, You, display all Your glory, unfolding before me it's
You, You, in breathtaking splendor, You light up the heavens with
You, You, creator, redeemer and King, God it's
You, You, the purpose and reason we sing
Jesus, wonderful Jesus
Great is Your glory, worthy of all our praises
Jesus, we worship You Jesus
Creation sings holy, holy, holy are You Lord
You came from heaven, gave up Your throne
Now and forever, Your blood redeeming
Death overwhelmed by the power of Your name
Jesus
Now You be exalted, You be adored
Now and forever, You're all surpassing
All will declare the power of Your name
Jesus
You came from heaven, gave up Your throne
Now and forever, Your blood redeeming
Death overwhelmed by the power of Your name
Jesus
Now You be exalted, You be adored
Now and forever, You're all surpassing
All will declare the power of Your name
Jesus
Jesus, wonderful Jesus
Great is Your glory, worthy of all our praises
Jesus, we worship You Jesus
Creation sings holy, holy, holy are You Lord
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
We exalt Your name Jesus
At the mention of Your name
Every knee will bow
And every tongue confess You are God
See Him coming on the clouds
See His glory all around
Hear the angels 'round the throne
Crying holy, holy is the Lord
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
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Meaning & Inspiration
‘You - Holy’ centers worship on the identity and glory of Jesus. The opening lines name him as heaven’s treasure, the nations’ desire, and the hope of human hearts, before the chorus answers with praise. Titles such as Creator, Redeemer, and King gather the song’s themes into a confession that Jesus alone is the reason for worship. The repeated cry of ‘holy’ places the song within the biblical picture of creation and heavenly beings honoring the Lord.
The later section traces Christ’s descent from heaven, redeeming blood, victory over death, and everlasting exaltation. Its declaration that every knee will bow and every tongue confess clearly echoes Paul’s language about the universal lordship of Jesus. The vision of angels around the throne also recalls Revelation’s worship scenes, where heavenly voices proclaim God’s holiness. Through repetition, the lyric moves from personal longing to a creation-wide confession: Jesus is worthy of praise, adoration, and public acknowledgment as Lord.
Related Scripture
- Philippians 2:9-11 Paul says every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
- Revelation 4:8 The living creatures around God’s throne continually proclaim that the Lord is holy.
- Revelation 5:9-12 Heavenly worship honors the slain Lamb whose blood accomplished redemption.