Holy Is the Lord
Bob Fitts Lyrics


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Holy holy
Holy is the Lord our God
Holy holy
Holy is the Lord

And He is worthy to receive our praise

And to be proclaimed
As the Lord over all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bob Fitts's song Holy Is the Lord express profound reverence and devotion to God. The words “holy is the Lord” are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the holiness and purity of God, and also signifies the positioning of God above all else. This repetition serves to impress upon the listener the importance of recognizing God's greatness and attributing the utmost respect, love, and worship to him.


After acknowledging God's holiness, the songwriter in the last two lines, proclaims that God is deserving of our praises and worship, signifying that everything, including our most genuine and sincere worship is only deserving of Him, and no one else. The simplicity of the song and the catchy repetition of the phrase “Holy is the Lord” makes it an easy song for congregations to sing along with.


All in all, the lyrics to Bob Fitt's Holy Is the Lord song express unwavering faith and devotion to God in every aspect, recognizing and proclaiming his holiness, acknowledging his supremacy, and ascribing praise and worship to Him alone.


Line by Line Meaning

Holy holy
We recognize and acknowledge the holiness of our God


Holy is the Lord our God
Our God is completely pure and set apart from anything else in the universe


Holy holy
We continue to honor and worship God's holiness


Holy is the Lord
God's holiness is still present and unchanging


And He is worthy to receive our praise
God is deserving of our adoration and worship


And to be proclaimed
We should declare His greatness and power


As the Lord over all
God is ruler of all things, and nothing is outside of His control or authority




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