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Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty by John Bacchus Dykes — Lyrics
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, blessèd Trinity.
Holy, holy, holy! All saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
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About Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
John Bacchus Dykes's hymn tune NICAEA is inextricably linked to Reginald Heber's text Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty. This arrangement for SATB choir captures the soaring spirit of the original hymn, celebrating the majesty and eternal nature of God. The text reflects the adoration of saints and heavenly beings, emphasizing God's holiness, mercy, and might. It speaks of God in three Persons, the Trinity, and acknowledges that though His glory may be hidden from human eyes, His perfection in power, love, and purity is absolute. The music reflects the grandeur of the words, suitable for occasions when a powerful and reverent anthem is required.
