Scripture Verse

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty. Isaiah 6:3

Introduction

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Johan O. Wallin
1779–1839

Words: Jo­han O. Wall­in, 1811 (Vi lo­va dig, o store Gud). Trans­lat­ed from Swe­dish to Eng­lish by Charles W. Stork (1881–1971).

Music: Ter Sanc­tus Ros­tock­er­hand­bok­en, 1529 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

We worship Thee, almighty Lord,
Our hearts revere Thy gracious Word
When it goes forth from Heav’n o’er all the earth.
Holy, holy, holy art Thou, O God!

Upon a mountain builded high,
Thy Church doth in Thy strength rely,
And standeth sure while earth and time endure.
Holy, holy, holy art Thou, O God!

Through her shall every land proclaim
The sacred might of Jesus’ name,
And all rejoice with Christian heart and voice.
Holy, holy, holy art Thou, O God!

All nations to Thy throne shall throng
And raise on high the victory song,
While cherubim reply to seraphim,
Holy, holy, holy art Thou, O God!