Shirley Caesar (born October 13, 1938 in Durham, North Carolina) is an Amer… Read Full Bio ↴Shirley Caesar (born October 13, 1938 in Durham, North Carolina) is an American Gospel music singer. She is a multi-award winner with eleven Grammy awards and seven Dove awards to her credit. She is a graduate of Shaw University with a degree in Business Administration. She also received an honorary doctorate from Shaw University and another one from Southeastern University.

Pastor Shirley has recorded over forty albums since the 60s exploring her gift and spreading messages of faith. She has participated in over 16 compilations and three gospel musicals, Mama I Want to Sing, Sing: Mama 2, and Born to Sing: Mama 3. Her credits also include a series of commercials for MCI Communications and several awards for her recordings. She has been awarded 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 3 RIAA gold certifications, an Essence Award, McDonald's Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Pastor Shirley has made several notable appearances including the televised Live from Disney World Night of Joy, the Gospel According to VH-1, a White House performance for George Bush, and a speech on the Evolution of Gospel Music to the US Treasury Department.
She has blessed so many around the world and will remain an example.

Holy Holy Holy
Shirley Caesar Lyrics

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holy holy holy
lord GodcAlmighty
early in the morning our song shall rise to thee
holy holy holy merciful and mighty
God in three persons blessed trinity

Overall Meaning

Shirley Caesar's song "Holy Holy Holy" is an ode to God's power and glory. The opening line of the song, "holy holy holy, lord God Almighty," references the biblical verse from Revelation 4:8 which reads "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come." The song continues with the line "early in the morning our song shall rise to thee," which suggests a daily devotion and commitment to honoring God.

The second verse, "holy holy holy, merciful and mighty," speaks to God's dual nature - both merciful and powerful. The final line, "God in three persons, blessed trinity," references the Christian belief in the holy trinity - that God exists as three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.

Overall, this song serves as a powerful affirmation of faith and a call to worship. It acknowledges God's infinite might and mercy, and encourages believers to praise Him with their very lives.

Line by Line Meaning

holy holy holy
Divine, pure, and sacred

lord God Almighty
Supreme ruler and controller of all things

early in the morning our song shall rise to thee
We will worship and sing to you from the beginning of the day

holy holy holy merciful and mighty
Compassionate, forgiving and possessing great power

God in three persons blessed trinity
The three components of one divine essence, blessed and holy

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