Bennett's music is very much a expression of his life experiences from the point of view of his faith. From his difficulties to forget past hurts to his divorce to the discovery of 'small graces' that keep him rooted in the love of his Lord. Bennett has a wonderfully smooth voice and plays a simple but effective guitar.
Holy God We Praise Thy Name
Bob Bennett Lyrics
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Text (attributed to): Ignace Franz
Translator: Clarence A. Walworth;
Tune: Grosser Gott
This Arrangement: Bob Bennett
Holy God, we praise Thy name;
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All in heav'n above adore Thee.
Infinite, Thy vast domain,
Everlasting is Thy reign
Hark! The glad celestial hymn
Angel choirs above are raising;
Cherubim and seraphim
In unceasing praising;
Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord:
Holy, holy, holy Lord!
Holy Father, Holy Son,
Holy Spirit, Three we name Thee;
While in essence only One,
Undivided God we claim Thee;
And adoring bend the knee,
While we own the mystery
The lyrics to "Holy God We Praise Thy Name" speak of the eternal and infinite nature of God and his dominion over all things. The first stanza emphasizes the universal worship of God, with all on earth claiming his authority and all in heaven adoring him. The second stanza portrays the angelic choirs praising God without ceasing, filling the heavens with an unending chorus of "holy, holy, holy Lord!" The final stanza invokes the Holy Trinity, acknowledging the mystery of the Father, Son, and Spirit as one undivided God, and expressing adoration by bending the knee.
The lyrics convey a sense of awe and reverence for God, and the use of repetition in the second stanza reinforces the theme of unending praise. The reference to the Trinity highlights the Christian belief in the three-fold nature of God, and the humility expressed in bending the knee underscores the human recognition of God's supremacy.
Overall, the lyrics to "Holy God We Praise Thy Name" are a powerful expression of faith and worship, inviting listeners to join in the eternal chorus of praise to God.
Line by Line Meaning
Holy God, we praise Thy name;
We deeply worship and honor You, O pure and divine God;
Lord of All, we bow before Thee.
We acknowledge You as the ruler of all creation, and we humbly submit to Your authority;
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All people and things on earth recognize and submit to Your sovereignty;
All in heav'n above adore Thee.
All beings in the celestial realm worship and revere You;
Infinite, Thy vast domain,
Your power and dominion are limitless and immeasurable;
Everlasting is Thy reign
Your rule and reign have no end, and Your authority is eternal;
Hark! The glad celestial hymn
Listen! The joyful hymn of the heavenly hosts;
Angel choirs above are raising;
The angels are singing in praise and worship;
Cherubim and seraphim
Both the highest and holiest order of angels;
In unceasing praising;
They worship You unceasingly, without end;
Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord:
Their voices blend together in perfect harmony;
Holy, holy, holy Lord!
They declare Your holiness and purity, O Lord!
Holy Father, Holy Son,
You are the Holy Father, and Your Son is also Holy;
Holy Spirit, Three we name Thee;
We honor and acknowledge the Holy Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
While in essence only One,
Although You are One, You exist in three Divine Persons;
Undivided God we claim Thee;
We recognize and claim You as the undivided and unified God;
And adoring bend the knee,
We worship and honor You, and we humbly bow before Your majesty;
While we own the mystery
We humbly acknowledge and accept the mystery of Your triune nature.
Contributed by Xavier K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.