“Holy, Holy, Holy”
Reginald Heber (1861)
The holiness of God as the foundation of worship
The holiness of God as the foundation of worship
This hymn is a soaring declaration of God’s absolute holiness. It draws the worshipper into the majesty of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Spirit—set apart in purity, glory, and power. The song invites us to a posture of awe, reminding us that true worship begins with recognizing who God is long before we consider anything about ourselves.
Encouragement spoken at the right time can redirect an entire life.
God’s guidance often comes through simple, heartfelt truth rather than dramatic moments.
Hope, perseverance, and staying grounded in faith are central to the song’s message.
The song models what it looks like to speak life into someone who is struggling.
God’s holiness is not one trait among many; it is His defining essence.
Worship is a response to God’s perfection, not our feelings or circumstances.
The hymn unites heaven and earth: angels, saints, and creation all proclaim “Holy.”
The Trinity is central—worship is directed to Father, Son, and Spirit together.
Holiness inspires humility; when we behold God rightly, we see ourselves truthfully.
Isaiah 6:1–5 — The heavenly vision and the cry of “Holy, holy, holy.”
Revelation 4:8–11 — Eternal worship around God’s throne.
1 Peter 1:15–16 — A call to holiness because God is holy.
Psalm 99:1–3 — Exalt the Lord who is holy.
Exodus 15:11 — Who among the gods is holy like the Lord?
John 17:11 — Jesus prays to the Holy Father.
Matthew 28:19 — Worship rooted in the Trinity.
How does God’s holiness shape my posture of worship?
Where is God inviting me to reflect His character by pursuing holiness?
What distractions keep me from seeing the majesty of God clearly?
Composer: Reginald Heber
Reginald Heber was an Anglican bishop and poet who longed to bring deep theology into congregational singing. He wrote this hymn as an intentional act of worship rooted in Scripture, designing it specifically for Trinity Sunday to celebrate the full majesty of Father, Son, and Spirit. His heart was to help believers lift their gaze toward God’s holiness—uniting doctrine, poetry, and worship in a way that would endure for generations. His work reflects a sincere desire to draw the church into reverence, reminding worshippers that holiness is not distant but the very beauty of God Himself.