Although not raised in a church-going family, gospel leader Kurt Carr took … Read Full Bio ↴Although not raised in a church-going family, gospel leader Kurt Carr took it upon himself to start attending services at age 13 and soon became active in his church's musical programs. Finding inspiration in albums by gospel greats Walter Hawkins, James Cleveland, and Andrae Crouch, Carr attended the University of Connecticut in his hometown of Hartford, graduating with a degree in fine arts and a newfound appreciation of classical music. He was mentored by the classically trained gospel legend Richard Smallwood, who broadened the young student's horizons to include elements of different musical styles in his compositions and whom Carr still refers to as his "godfather." In 1986, Carr joined with Reverend James Cleveland and his ensemble, acting as pianist and musical director until the reverend's death in 1991. Carr released an album of his compositions and arrangements entitled Together on Light Records in 1991. Starting his own record label, Gospo Centric, in 1992, the energetic musical director led his group, the Kurt Carr Singers, through several albums of contemporary music thoroughly steeped in the traditional sound of gospel including 1994's Serious About It!, 1997's No One Else, and Awesome Wonder in 2000. As well as his own recordings and serving as creative director for the L. A.-based West Angeles Church of God In Christ, Carr has been an active promoter of the acts on his Gospo Centric label, including such industry heavy hitters as Trin-i-tee 5:7, Gospel Gangstas, and Kirk Franklin and the Family. ~ Zac Johnson., All Music Guide

Holy Holy Holy
Kurt Carr Lyrics

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Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee
Holy, Holy, Holy, Merciful and Mighty
God in three persons, Blessed Trinity

Holy, Holy, Holy all the saints adore Thee
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy
Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Him

Which wert and art and ever more shalt be

Ah, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
Holy, Holy, Holy though the darkness hide Thee
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see
Holy Thou art Holy there is none beside Thee
You are perfect in power in love and purity

Ah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty
God in three persons, Blessed Trinity

Holy

Overall Meaning

, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty is a worship anthem that praises God almighty for his holiness, mercy, and might. The song is filled with references to God's divine nature and the admiration and reverence that it commands from all of his creations. The lyrics emphasize the importance of recognizing and honoring God's power, especially in the face of human sin and darkness.

The song is a call to worship and to acknowledge God's supremacy in all of creation. It states that God is holy, merciful, and mighty, and exalts him as the blessed Trinity. The reference to the angels casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea is taken from the book of Revelation (4:6-10), where John describes a heavenly vision of creatures singing praise to God.

The song highlights the significance of God's holiness and power, despite the fact that sin and darkness may obscure our understanding of him. The lyrics state that even though we may not be able to see God's glory with our sinful eyes, he is still holy, and there is none beside him. The praise that is offered to God in this song is a reminder of his majesty and the reverence that he commands from his people.

Line by Line Meaning

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
We acknowledge that You are holy, holy, holy, the Lord God Almighty.

Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee
In the morning, we will sing praises to You and honor Your holy name.

Holy, Holy, Holy, Merciful and Mighty
You are holy, holy, holy, and at the same time, You are merciful and mighty. You are holy, but compassionate and powerful in everything You do.

God in three persons, Blessed Trinity
We believe in the three persons of God - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All three are equally blessed and make up the Holy Trinity.

Holy, Holy, Holy all the saints adore Thee
All the saints from different times and places worship You because You are holy, holy, holy.

Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy
The saints bow down and offer their golden crowns in worship and honor of You.

Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Him
The heavenly beings, cherubim, and seraphim, fall before You in reverence because You are worthy of all worship and honor.

Which wert and art and ever more shalt be
You were, You are, and always will be the Holy One, unchanging and eternal.

Ah, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
We cry out in adoration of You, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty.

Holy, Holy, Holy though the darkness hide Thee
Even when darkness surrounds us and we cannot see You, You are still holy, holy, holy.

Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see
As sinful humans, we may not see Your glory, but we acknowledge that You are holy, holy, holy.

Holy Thou art Holy there is none beside Thee
You are the one and only Holy One. There is no one like You.

You are perfect in power in love and purity
You possess complete power, pure love, and absolute purity. You are perfect in every way.

Ah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
We shout out 'Hallelujah' to praise You and honor Your holy name.

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty
Once again, we acknowledge and worship You as holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty.

God in three persons, Blessed Trinity
We believe in the three persons of God - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All three are equally blessed and make up the Holy Trinity.

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
Written by: Reginald Heber

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