Holy
Downhere Lyrics


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Father, composer of love
Oh great God of Abraham
Who gave his only Son
You are the same yesterday, today
Forever you are faithful
And your covenant remains

Holy is the Lord most high
Holy is the Lord of lights
Holy is the Lord of life
You are holy, holy
You are holy, God

Spirit aflame in my heart
The same who burned in Isaac
Calls and sets me apart
You are my joy, my comforter and peace
You guide my dreams reveal the truth
And move in me to sing

Holy is the Lord most high
Holy is the Lord of lights
Holy is the Lord of life
You are holy, holy
You are holy, God

Jesus, my brother, king and friend
The heir of Jacob, Son of God
Beginning and the end
You bore my shame
In death carried my sin
Worthy Lamb, who gave Your life
Now, I can live again

Holy is the Lord most high
Holy is the Lord of lights
Holy is the Lord of life
You are holy, holy
You are holy, God

Who was and is and is to come
The Father Spirit and the Son




Holy, holy, holy One
Holy, holy God

Overall Meaning

Downhere's song "Holy" is a powerful declaration of the holiness of God and His unchanging nature. The song starts with the acknowledgement of God as the Father and the composer of love. The lyrics reference Abraham and the fact that God gave His only Son. The song reinforces that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever and His covenant remains. The Holy One is worthy to be praised and is the Lord most high.


The second verse references the Spirit aflame in the heart and the same Spirit that burned in Isaac. The song speaks of the Holy Spirit as the one who calls and sets us apart. The Holy Spirit is the joy, comforter, and peace and moves in us to sing. The bridge references Jesus as our friend and King, the heir of Jacob and the Son of God. The song notes that Jesus bore our shame and carried our sins in death as the worthy Lamb who gave His life.


Overall, "Holy" is a moving declaration of the holiness of God and the role of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in our lives. The song acknowledges that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever and His covenant remains. The lyrics declare the worthiness of the Holy One to be praised and to receive all honor, glory, and power.


Line by Line Meaning

Father, composer of love
God, the creator and author of love


Oh great God of Abraham
God worshipped by Abraham and his descendants


Who gave his only Son
God sacrificed his only son, Jesus, for humanity


You are the same yesterday, today
God's character and nature remains constant throughout time


Forever you are faithful
God is always trustworthy and dependable


And your covenant remains
God's promises to his people are enduring


Holy is the Lord most high
God is pure, blameless and exalted above all


Holy is the Lord of lights
God is the source of light and illumination


Holy is the Lord of life
God is the creator and sustainer of life


You are holy, holy
God is entirely pure and separate from evil


You are holy, God
A declaration of God's holiness and majesty


Spirit aflame in my heart
The Holy Spirit burns within the singer's heart


The same who burned in Isaac
The Holy Spirit that inspired and led Isaac


Calls and sets me apart
The Holy Spirit guides the singer to live a life set apart for God


You are my joy, my comforter and peace
The Holy Spirit brings joy, comfort and peace to the singer


You guide my dreams reveal the truth
The Holy Spirit helps the singer interpret their dreams and discern the truth


And move in me to sing
The Holy Spirit inspires the singer to worship


Jesus, my brother, king and friend
Jesus is the singer's sibling, ruler and companion


The heir of Jacob, Son of God
Jesus is the promised savior and the son of God


Beginning and the end
Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, the first and last


You bore my shame
Jesus took on the guilt and shame of humanity


In death carried my sin
Jesus took the punishment for human sins through his death


Worthy Lamb, who gave Your life
Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God, gave his life for humanity


Now, I can live again
Jesus' sacrifice allows humanity to find new life


Who was and is and is to come
God is eternal and everlasting


The Father Spirit and the Son
God exists in three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit


Holy, holy, holy One
God's holiness is repeated three times as a symbol of perfection


Holy, holy God
A declaration of God's holiness and majesty




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gmwsea

One of my favorite Christian bands. I've listened to their albums more than any other. The music and lyrics are amazing. I believe they are from Canada.

Stuart Wall

This song reflects the new maturity of this most recent album; all the more powerful for the understated vocals. You can almost detect the heavenly hosts empowering the chorus. Wonderful.

MadMadamMimsy88

I'm not a "worship music listening" kind of gal. That being said, this song is one of my favorites from this album. One of my favorites from the band's whole career. After months of listening to it, I still can't sing the whole thing for getting choked up and weeping. Honest, sincere, full of life-giving truth.

Rognox

Powerful, Reminds me of the songs that i song as a little kid at church, I haven't sung, or heard, the like for years, it really gets to me as my faith has been wavering lately, the reminder of happier times helps me to see through this point in my life.

Aleyda Aragon

I love this band, we need more band of Christian music this one. God bless you.

gladys vera

Simplemente GRANDIOSOS !!!
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jnjmusic1

this is a wonderful song

Lori Benintendi

Amen.🙌👑✝️🕊❤❤❤

Kamil Czoska

Bóg jest wielki i wynagrodzi wam to , bardzo chciałbym każdemu z was uścisnąć rękę :) jesteście niesamowici . Tylko głupi nie poparł by was gdybyście mieli dostać Oscara lub statuetkę MTV :) pozdrawiam

Tavita James

Can't believe queen brought me to this greatness....much luv n respect to u guys..my god bless ur every move..

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