In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglio’s new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlin’s seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlin’s discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Us… (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
Holy Is the Lord
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
Everyone sing
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
And together we sing
Everyone sing
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, holy, holy
Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, holy, holy
Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, holy, holy
The lyrics to Chris Tomlin's song, HOLY IS THE LORD, are an expression of worship and adoration towards God. It begins with the image of a community standing together, lifting their hands in praise, and feeling filled with joy because they recognize that God is their strength. The second verse continues in worship, this time bowing down to Him acknowledging His greatness and His awesomeness. The chorus repeats twice, declaring that God is Holy, indicating that He is completely separate and perfect in His nature, and He is the Almighty Creator God who fills the earth with His glory. There is a sense of unity in these lyrics that reflect how this declaration about God's holiness is not merely an individual affirmation, but a communal one.
The bridge in this song declares that the anthem of the Lord's renown is rising up all around. It suggests that worship and adoration towards God are not isolated events but happening all around the world in different cultures and languages, making it a universal phenomenon. The song ends with a repetition of the grandeur and exaltation of God's name, using the term 'holy' thrice, emphasizing the deity's holiness and all-encompassing nature.
Line by Line Meaning
We stand and lift up our hands
We stand in awe and humility, and we raise our hands in worship and surrender.
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We find strength and comfort in the joy and love of God, as He gives us hope and peace in all circumstances.
We bow down and worship Him now
We humbly submit ourselves to God and give Him the honor and adoration He deserves.
How great, how awesome is He
God is incredibly powerful, majestic, and wonderful beyond measure.
And together we sing
We join together, as brothers and sisters in faith, to praise and worship God.
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
God is pure, sacred, and completely righteous.
The earth is filled with His glory
The presence and beauty of God can be seen all around us, in nature and in people.
It's rising up all around
The worship and adoration of God is growing and spreading everywhere.
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
The worship and praise of God is like a song that echoes throughout the world, declaring His greatness and goodness.
Everyone sing
We invite and encourage everyone, everywhere to join us in singing God's praises.
The earth is filled with His glory
We can see and experience God's glorious presence and love all around us.
Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, holy, holy
God is completely pure and holy, and we repeat this truth to emphasize His divine nature and character.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio
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We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
Holy is the Lord, God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord, God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
And everyone sing
Holy is the Lord, God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord, God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
Yeah, it's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
Together we sing
And everyone sing
Holy is the Lord, God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord, God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty
Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty
Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty
Holy Holy
@harrykim7830
And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;
12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.
13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
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Nor KLEIN you too❤
@marktiupin7042
Hallelujah. Praise God forevermore.
Greetings from Ukraine.
@susanakathryn4797
Praise the lord
@marywila7939
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@christiennedurbin217
May God protect you!