Singing the Living Tradition ‎#26

26. Holy, Holy, Holy

1 Holy, holy, holy, author of creation!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty;
who was, and is, and evermore shall be.

2 Holy, holy, holy, though the darkness hide thee,
hindered by our vanities we have not eyes to see.
Only thou art holy, there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love, and purity.

3 Holy, holy, holy, author of creation!
All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea;
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty;
who was, and is, and evermore shall be.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy, holy, holy, author of creation!
• Title: Holy, Holy, Holy
• Author: Reginald Heber, 1738-1826 (arr.)
• Meter: 12.12.12.10. Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Transcending Mystery and Wonder: Praise and Transcendence; Celebration and Praise; Communion; God, Goddess, and Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: NICAEA
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 12.12.12.10. Irregular
• Key: E♭ Major