Holy, Holy, Holy
Solfa Notation • Holy Trinity, Hymns, Entrance songs, Recessional / Dismissal Hymns
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Holy, Holy, Holy by John Bacchus Dykes — Lyrics
About Holy, Holy, Holy
"Holy, Holy, Holy" is one of those foundational hymns that instantly commands reverence the moment the choir breathes the opening chord. It is a profound song of adoration directed to the Triune God. When the congregation hears the familiar, stately progression of the melody, it naturally draws their minds upward, setting a tone of awe and majesty for the Mass.
The text paints a vivid picture of heavenly worship, joining the voices of the choir loft with the "cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee." It is a staple for Trinity Sunday, but it also serves beautifully as a grand entrance or recessional hymn on major feast days. Singing "God in three Persons, blessed Trinity" in four-part harmony—especially with the soaring descant included in this arrangement—brings a sense of triumph and unity to the liturgy.