Lord God Almighty

"Lord God Almighty" (widely known by its opening line, "Holy, Holy, Holy") is one of the most universally beloved hymns in the church, carrying a profound sense of awe and majesty. In our parishes, it is the quintessential hymn for Trinity Sunday, though its soaring praise makes it a powerful choice for the Entrance or Recessional at any festive Mass. The words draw directly from the heavenly vision in the Book of Revelation, inviting the congregation to join the unending chorus of cherubim, seraphim, and all the saints in adoration.

This handwritten solfa arrangement captures the grand, traditional feel of the hymn, complete with a soaring descant line for the sopranos in the second and fourth verses. When a choir sings this—especially as the descant lifts above the grounded four-part harmony on "God in three persons, blessed Trinity"—it rings through the church with a glorious, triumphant sound. It is a piece that grounds the liturgy in the mystery of God's perfect power, love, and purity, uniting our earthly voices with the worship of heaven.