Lyrics
You were
You are
Evermore shall be
Living word
So we join
As the angels sing
Holy
Holy
Holy
All the earth
Sky and sea
Will exalt thee
Casting down
All our crowns
Lay them at your feet
Only You are holy
You alone are holy
There is none beside You, God
Only you are worthy
You alone are worthy
There is none beside You, God
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Holy” centers on the unchanging nature and unique worth of God. The opening confession moves from past to present and into eternity, presenting God as the living Word who remains forever. Its repeated declaration of holiness joins earthly worship with the praise of angels, giving the song the character of reverent adoration rather than a request for personal blessing.
Images of earth, sky, and sea exalting God widen that praise to encompass creation. The act of casting down crowns recalls the heavenly worship described in Revelation, where honor and authority are surrendered before God’s throne. Repetition of “Only You are holy” and “You alone are worthy” emphasizes that no rival shares God’s place. The song therefore holds together awe, surrender, and confession: creation gives praise, worshipers lay down their crowns, and God alone receives the glory due to his holiness.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 4:8 The heavenly creatures continually declare that the Lord God Almighty is holy.
- Revelation 4:10-11 The elders lay their crowns before God and proclaim that he is worthy of glory.