Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Sunday Morning Devotion: Week 12
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before you in awe and adoration. You are holy, righteous, and eternal. Your name is above every name, and all creation bows before you. Open our hearts today as we reflect on your greatness through this hymn. May our worship be pleasing to you, and may we grow in our understanding of your majesty. Through Jesus Christ, our Savior, we pray. Amen.
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
By Ignaz Franz
Holy God, we praise thy name!
Lord of all, we bow before thee!
All on Earth thy sceptre claim,
All in Heav’n above adore thee;
Infinite thy vast domain,
Everlasting is thy reign.
Hark! the loud celestial hymn
Angel choirs above are raising!
Cherubim and seraphim,
In unceasing chorus praising,
Fill the heav’ns with sweet accord;
Holy, holy, holy, Lord!
Lo! the apostolic train
Join thy sacred name to hallow!
Prophets swell the loud refrain,
And the white-robed martyrs follow,
And from morn to set of sun,
Through the Church the song goes on.
Holy Father, holy Son,
Holy Spirit, Three we name thee,
Though in essence only one,
Undivided God we claim thee;
And adoring bend the knee,
While we own the mystery.
Thou art King of glory, Christ!
Son of God, yet born of Mary;
For us sinners sacrificed,
And to death a tributary;
First to break the bars of death,
Thou hast opened Heav’n to faith.
From thy high celestial home,
Judge of all, again returning,
We believe that thou shalt come
On the dreadful doomsday morning,
When thy voice shall shake the earth,
And the startled dead come forth.
Spare thy people, Lord, we pray,
By a thousand snares surrounded;
Keep us without sin today;
Never let us be confounded!
Lo! I put my trust in thee;
Never, Lord, abandon me.
Key Principles from this Hymn
God is infinitely holy, and all creation is called to worship him. His reign is everlasting, and his power is unmatched.
The hymn declares the oneness of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, emphasizing the mystery of the Trinity.
Jesus, truly God and truly man, broke the power of death and will return as the Judge of all.
Questions for Discussion and Personal Reflection
What does it mean for God to be truly holy, and how should that shape our worship?
How does recognizing God’s sovereignty affect your daily life and decisions?
How does the hymn’s emphasis on the Trinity deepen your understanding of God’s nature?
In what ways do you see the angelic chorus of praise echoed in Scripture and the Church today?
How does the hymn’s focus on Christ’s sacrifice and victory over death encourage you?
What does it mean to trust in God fully, as the hymn’s final verse expresses?
How can you cultivate a heart of worship throughout your daily routine?
Related Bible Verses to Reflect Upon
Revelation 4:8 - And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say, ‘Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!’
Psalm 99:9 - Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the Lord our God is holy!
Colossians 1:16-17 - For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Philippians 2:9-11 - Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Titus 2:13-14 - Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
Action Steps
Spend intentional time in prayer and song, praising God for his holiness and sovereignty.
Reflect on how God’s triune nature shapes your faith and how you can worship Father, Son, and Holy Spirit more fully.
Keep your eyes on Christ’s return, allowing his coming reign to shape your faith, actions, and priorities.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Holy and mighty God, we thank you for your majesty and power. You reign in glory, and all creation worships you. Thank you for revealing yourself through your Word, through your Son, and through your Spirit. We praise you for Christ’s victory over death and the hope we have in his return. May our lives be a continual act of worship, glorifying your holy name in all we do. Keep us in your truth and lead us in your righteousness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer Prompts
Use the following prayer prompts to encourage you to pray beyond your usual prayer requests. These prompts are included here to help get your own creative juices flowing and not to be regarded as strict and legalistic requirements. Use them or do not use them according to your need. May the Lord bless you as you go deeper with him in the holy communion of prayer.
Petition – prayers for yourself
Give me greater love for those who are hard to love.
Help me to be compassionate and kind to those in need, even when it’s inconvenient.
Pour upon me your courage and boldness to love those who do not know you and to share with them your Gospel, in word and deed.
Today’s events and interactions with others, planned and unplanned
Other needs
Intercession – prayers for others
My family
My family and friends who do not have a saving relationship with Christ
For those in my other spheres of influence who do not know Christ
For evangelists around our city, country, and world who risk much in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those who are lost
Other needs
Quotation from Church History
“The holiness of God is the very essence of his being. Worship is the natural response of those who have glimpsed his majesty.” (John Wesley)
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