Holy Is the Lord

Chris Tomlin

About Holy Is the Lord

"Holy Is the Lord" is a song by Chris Tomlin, featured on his album Arriving, that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart and won the "Worship Song of the Year" award at the 2007 GMA Dove Awards. It reached number thirteen on CCLI's top five hundred worship songs list of 2005, and number seven on CCLI's Top 25 Worship Songs List, as of August 2007.


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We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He

And together we sing

Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory

We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He

And together we sing
Everyone sing

Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory

It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown

It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown

And together we sing
Everyone sing

Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory

The earth is filled with His glory

Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, holy, holy
Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, holy, holy
Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, holy, holy

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Chris Tomlin

Christopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States. He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin leads worship at many Passion events. Some of his most well-known songs are "How Great Is Our God", "Jesus Messiah", "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)", and "Our God", which he co-wrote with Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, and Jonas Myrin. He is currently[when?] a worship leader at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, with Louie Giglio and Christy Nockels. more »

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Written by: Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Holy Is the Lord" is a contemporary Christian song, characterized by its contemporary music accompaniment and deep spiritual meanings.
Artist
The song is performed by Chris Tomlin, a leading artist in the contemporary Christian music and worship genre. Tomlin is known for his ability to write music that is both theologically deep and musically approachable.
Album
"Holy Is the Lord" is a part of the album "Arriving," which was released in 2004. "Arriving" is Chris Tomlin's third studio album.
Collaborative Effort
The song was co-written by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio. Louie Giglio is not only a songwriter but also the pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia and the founder of the Passion Movement.
Chart Success
"Holy Is the Lord" was played extensively on Christian radio, and it charted on the Billboard magazine's Hot Christian Songs.
Live Performance
"Holy Is the Lord" has been performed in numerous Christian gatherings and worship services globally, and is a favorite among many church congregations.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Holy Is the Lord" are based on Isaiah 6:3 and Revelation 4:8b in the Bible.
Recognition
In 2005, the song was nominated for Worship Song of the Year by the Dove Awards, an accolade by the Gospel Music Association of the United States recognizing outstanding achievement in the music industry.
Meaning
The song emphasizes the holiness of God and encourages listeners to worship Him with awe and reverence.
Musical Style
"Holy Is the Lord" is characterized by its catchy melody, elevating choruses, and anthemic qualities, making it a popular choice for praise and worship sessions.
Impact
The song is considered one of Chris Tomlin's most influential works and has played a significant role in modern Christian worship music.
Cover versions
Many other Christian artists and worship bands have covered "Holy Is the Lord," including the renowned Australian Christian music group, Hillsong Worship.

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