Lyrics
Verse
Holy Lord, most Holy Lord.
You alone are worthy of my praise
Oh Holy Lord, most Holy Lord
With all of my heart I sing
Chorus
Great are you, Lord
Worthy of Praise
Holy and true
Great are you Lord
Most Holy Lord
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Meaning & Inspiration
Great Are You Lord is a short a cappella worship song built on the holiness of God. The opening calls Him Holy Lord and most Holy Lord, says He alone is worthy of praise, and promises to sing with all of the heart. The chorus then states the central confession, that He is great, worthy of praise, holy and true, and closes by repeating that He is the most Holy Lord.
The wording recalls Psalm 145:3 on the greatness of the Lord and His worthiness of praise, Isaiah 6:3 where the seraphim call Him holy, holy, holy, and Revelation 4:11 where He is worthy to receive glory and honor. Because there are only a few lines, the song is easy for a choir or vocal group to learn, and the plain repetition gives it a reverent, adoring tone suited to a quiet moment of worship in a congregation.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 145:3 The Lord is great and greatly to be praised.
- Isaiah 6:3 The seraphim cry holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts.
- Revelation 4:11 The Lord is worthy to receive glory, honor and power.