Holy, Holy, Holy
| "Holy, Holy, Holy" | ||
|---|---|---|
| Music: John Bacchus Dykes[1][2][3] | ||
| Words: Reginald Heber[1][2][3] | ||
| Language | English | |
| Meter | 11 12 12 10[3] | |
| Melody name | Nicaea[1][2][3] | |
Holy, Holy, Holy is a Christian hymn written by Reginald Heber (1783-1826).[1][2][3] Its lyrics speak specifically on the Trinity,[2][3] having been written for use on Trinity Sunday.[3] John Bacchus Dykes composed the tune Nicaea for this hymn in 1861.[3] It references the Sanctus, which is often called the "Holy holy holy" in English. The name is a tribute to the First Council of Nicaea which formalized the doctrine of the trinity in 325.[2][3] The text paraphrases Isaiah 6:1-5.
The hymn is sung in the 1953 version of Titanic.[4]
[edit] Lyrics
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty! God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, Holy, Holy! all the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Thee, Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see: Only Thou art holy, there is none beside Thee, Perfect in power, in love, and purity.
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty! God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity!
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Keith Green recorded a version of this hymn for his 1982 album Songs for the Shepherd.
Nicaea is also used in ITV's adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights' (2009), although in a scene which takes place pre-1830.
Sufjan Stevens recorded a version of this hymn for his 2006 album Peace: Songs for Christmas - Vol. V.
The Hillsong United band has recorded a version of this hymn, consisting of the first and last verses.
In 2009, the song was covered by country music singer Ronnie Milsap on his gospel album Then Sings My Soul.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Brown, Theron; Hezekiah Butterworth (2008) [1906]. "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!". The Story of the Hymns and Tunes. BiblioBazaar. p. 66. ISBN 0-554-25576-6. http://books.google.com/books?id=yw80zS-vcvEC&pg=PA66.
- ^ a b c d e f Sankey, Ira David (2008) [1907]. "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty". My Life and the Story of the Gospel Hymns and of Sacred Songs and Solos. BiblioBazaar. pp. 364–365. ISBN 0-559-33724-8. http://books.google.com/books?id=RM2EAz7VNP0C&pg=PA364.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Osbeck, Kenneth W. (1982). "Holy, Holy, Holy". 101 hymn stories. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Kregel Publications. pp. 94–95. ISBN 0-8254-3416-5. OCLC 7875830. http://books.google.com/books?id=kN-FilvMftwC&pg=RA1-PA31-IA1.
- ^ Richards, Jeffrey (2003). A Night to remember: the definitive Titanic film. London: I.B. Tauris. p. 26. ISBN 1-86064-849-5. OCLC 55898225.
[edit] External links
Works related to Holy, Holy, Holy at Wikisource "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty". http://www.lutheran-hymnal.com/lyrics/tlh246.htm. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
