Lyrics
Can you hear the sound of heaven
Like the sound of many waters
It's the sound of worship
Coming from His throne
There are cries of adoration
As men from every nation
Lift their voice
To make his glory known, singing
Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord? x2
The elders & angels bow
The redeemed worship You now
Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Holy Are You Lord” places a vision of heavenly worship at the center of its message. The sound of many waters, the throne, and the elders bowing all echo biblical images of God’s majesty. The repeated declaration of holiness keeps the focus on God’s unique character rather than on the worshippers. Its restrained language allows adoration itself to carry the song.
The lines also expand from a heavenly scene to a global gathering. Voices from every nation and the redeemed join in adoration, suggesting worship that crosses cultural and earthly boundaries. Because the chorus returns to a single phrase, the song has a prayerful, meditative quality. It portrays adoration as a response to divine holiness, glory, and redemption, while the gathered voices present that response as both personal and shared among people from every nation.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 4:8-10 Living creatures and elders declare God’s holiness and bow in worship.
- Revelation 19:6 A heavenly crowd’s voice is likened to the sound of many waters.
- Revelation 7:9-10 People from every nation worship before the throne and praise salvation.