Smokie Norful - You Are Holy Lyrics
Lyrics
(Chorus 1: Choir)
You are holy
You are worthy
And we give Your name the praise
We will lift our hands in worship
And declare Your wondrous name
Chorus 2: Worship Leader
You are holy, You are worthy
And we give Your name the praise
We declare Your might & power
And declare Your righteous name
(Repeat Chorus 1)
(Chorus 3: Worship Leader)
Love eternal; grace forever
God of mercy, strength & truth
We declare Your grace & power
For there's no one else like You
For there's no one else like You
(Vamp)
Holy (Repeat Adlib)
Video
You Are Holy - Smokie Norful and Victory Cathedral Choir
Meaning & Inspiration
Smokie Norful’s 2010 release, *Smokie Norful Presents Victory Cathedral Choir*, offers a profound worship experience, and at its core lies the powerful anthem, “You Are Holy.” This song, more than just a collection of words, serves as a declaration of God’s divine nature and our response to His magnificence. The message centers on recognizing God’s absolute holiness and worthiness, an understanding deeply rooted in Scripture. The repeated refrain, “You are holy, You are worthy,” echoes the sentiment found in Revelation 4:8, where the four living creatures ceaselessly proclaim, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come!” This isn’t merely a descriptive statement but an acknowledgment of God’s supreme, unparalleled nature, distinct from anything created. The lyrics further emphasize this by declaring God’s might, power, and righteous name, which directly aligns with passages like Psalm 24:8, asking, “Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” The song’s second verse expands on this with the beautiful descriptors, “Love eternal; grace forever; God of mercy, strength & truth.” This speaks to the enduring covenant love of God, as promised in Jeremiah 31:3: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued to draw you to myself.” His grace, a gift undeserved, is the foundation of our salvation, and His mercy, evident in His patience and forgiveness, is renewed each morning, as Lamentations 3:22-23 assures us. The declaration, “For there’s no one else like You,” is a profound confession of monotheism, a truth echoed throughout the Old Testament, such as in Isaiah 45:5, “I am the Lord, and there is no other; besides me there is no god.” The song invites a posture of worship, a lifting of hands and the declaration of His wondrous name, mirroring the response of the Psalmist in Psalm 96:2, who urges us to “Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his deliverance day after day.” Ultimately, “You Are Holy” functions as a musical testament to God’s inimitable character, calling believers to a place of reverence and profound gratitude for His unchanging perfections and His unfailing love.