Inspired by the singing of the late, Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield… Read Full Bio ↴Inspired by the singing of the late, Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield, Cage (born December 15, 1962 - )began singing gospel music as a teenager. He also served as music director for the New Birth Church in Atlanta for a decade. He is now currently serving as the Minister of Music at Ebenezer A.M.E Church, Fort Washington, MD.

Holy Holy Holy
Byron Cage Lyrics

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[Verse 1:]
Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord.
Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord.

Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord.
Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord.

[Chorus:]

Lift your voice and sing His praise,
Shout unto God and give Him glory.
With our voice and hands upraised,
We will exalt and bless You only.
You are holy, holy, holy, holy are You, Lord.

[Verse 2:]
Wonderful and worthy are You, Lord.
Wonderful and worthy are You, Lord.

Wonderful and worthy are You, Lord.
Wonderful and worthy are You, Lord.

[Chorus]

[Verse 3:]
Merciful and mighty are You, Lord.
Merciful and mighty are You, Lord.

Merciful and mighty are You, Lord.
Merciful and mighty are You, Lord.

[Chorus]

[Vamp 1:]
When the praises go up,
Blessings come down.

[Vamp 2:]
When the praises go up,
Healing comes down.

[Vamp 3:]
When the praises go up,
Power come down.

[Vamp 4:]
Praise Him, praise Him.

[Vamp 5:]
When the praises go up.

Overall Meaning

The song "Holy Holy Holy" by Byron Cage is a powerful worship song that highlights different attributes of God. The repetitive nature of the verses and choruses emphasizes the importance of each attribute and acknowledges the holiness, worthiness, and mercy of God. The first verse repeats "holy" three times and declares the holiness of God, recognizing that He is set apart, pure, and perfect. The second verse repeats "wonderful" and "worthy," recognizing the goodness and worthiness of God to be praised and worshiped. The third verse repeats "merciful" and "mighty," acknowledging that God is both powerful and compassionate.

The chorus is a call to worship and exalt God. It encourages believers to lift their voices in praise and give God glory. It recognizes that God alone is holy and deserves to be exalted and worshipped. The "Vamp" section reinforces the power of praise and worship, emphasizing that blessings, healing, and power come down when we lift up our praises.

Overall, this song serves as a powerful reminder of God's attributes and our response to him as worshipers. It is a call to lift our voices and acknowledge God's greatness, recognizing that He alone is holy, worthy, and merciful.

Line by Line Meaning

Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord.
We recognize and acknowledge that You, Lord, are incredibly pure, perfect, and set apart, deserving our highest admiration and respect.

Lift your voice and sing His praise,
Use your voice to express the greatness and goodness of God, giving Him the glory He deserves.

Shout unto God and give Him glory.
Unleash your loudest shout of rejoicing and praise to honor and celebrate God's awesomeness.

With our voice and hands upraised,
We use both our voice and posture to demonstrate and express our heartfelt worship and gratitude.

We will exalt and bless You only.
We elevate You, God, above all other things, and bless You alone, recognizing and affirming Your ultimate authority and power.

You are holy, holy, holy, holy are You, Lord.
We repeat and affirm that You, God, are completely and unequivocally holy, having no equal or rival in Your exclusive purity and righteousness.

Wonderful and worthy are You, Lord.
We marvel and declare that You, God, are full of wonder and awe, and deserving of our highest admiration and honor.

Merciful and mighty are You, Lord.
We see Your immense power and strength, and also Your generous and compassionate heart towards us, moving us to approach You with reverence and trust.

When the praises go up, Blessings come down.
We believe that when we offer our praises and adoration to God, He responds with a shower of blessings upon us, from His endless and overflowing goodness.

When the praises go up, Healing comes down.
Our trust and faith in God's restorative power and ability is strengthened when we praise Him, leading to the release of divine healing in our lives.

When the praises go up, Power comes down.
We experience God's supernatural power and might, enabling us to overcome life's challenges and difficulties, when we raise up our praises and worship to Him.

Praise Him, praise Him.
We are moved to a continuous cycle of exaltation and acclaim of God, recognizing that we can never say it enough times.

When the praises go up.
An affirmation that there is a direct and powerful correlation between our worship and the outpouring of God's grace and presence upon us.

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