LORD GOD ALMIGHTY by J. B. Dykes, Cyril Winn, Vincent Knight — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF) | Choir PDFs

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Holy Trinity Hymns Entrance songs Solfa

Composer: J. B. Dykes, Cyril Winn, Vincent Knight

Uploaded By: Choir PDFs

Format: Solfa

Language: English

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LORD GOD ALMIGHTY by J. B. Dykes, Cyril Winn, Vincent Knight — Lyrics

Verse 1 Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty Early in the morning our song shall raise to thee Holy Holy Holy merciful and mighty God in three persons, blesed Trinity Verse 2 Holy Holy Holy all de saints adore thee Casting down their golden crowns around de glassy seas Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before thee Which wert and art and evermore shall be

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About LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

There are few hymns that command the reverence of a congregation quite like "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty." Set to the majestic tune Nicaea, it is the ultimate hymn of praise to the Holy Trinity. From the very first chord, it calls us to join the unceasing worship of heaven, painting a picture of cherubim and seraphim casting down their golden crowns before the Lord.

This particular solfa score offers something special for the choir loft: soaring descants arranged by Cyril Winn and Vincent Knight. While the main choir grounds the verses in J. B. Dykes's classic four-part harmony, the sopranos are invited to lift the melody even higher during the second and fourth verses. It creates a brilliant, echoing effect that feels like the heavens opening up.

As a powerful entrance hymn on Trinity Sunday or a grand recessional, this arrangement brings a fresh, triumphant energy to a familiar favorite. The contrasting textures between the steadfast SATB parts and the floating descant lines remind us of the vastness of God's glory—perfect in power, in love, and purity.