Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Sunday Morning Devotion: Week 20
Opening Prayer
Holy God, we come before you in awe. You are the Lord of all, praised in Heaven by angels and on earth by your people. We echo the song of the saints, prophets, and martyrs, bowing before your throne. You are the eternal King, the holy Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Fill our hearts with reverence and wonder today. Open our minds to your truth and teach us to walk in faithful obedience, trusting in your grace and rejoicing in your reign. Through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord, Amen.
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
By Ignace 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 eternally holy and sovereign. He reigns in glory, worshiped by angels and saints, and his dominion is everlasting.
The fullness of the Trinity is to be adored. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one in essence, three in person, are rightly worshiped as the one true God.
Christ is our Savior and Judge. Jesus, born of Mary, died for sinners, conquered death, and will return to judge the living and the dead.
Questions for Discussion and Personal Reflection
How does the holiness of God shape your approach to worship and prayer?
In what ways does acknowledging God’s eternal reign bring comfort amid the changes of life?
How do you see the doctrine of the Trinity expressed in this hymn, and why does that matter for your faith?
What difference does it make in your life to know that Jesus conquered death and opened Heaven to those who believe?
How do you respond to the reality of Christ’s return and final judgment?
What are some ways you can join the Church’s unceasing song of praise in your daily life?
How can you grow in placing your full trust in God as you pray, “Never, Lord, abandon me”?
Related Bible Verses to Reflect Upon
Isaiah 6:3 - And one called to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!’
Revelation 4:8 - Day and night they never cease to say, ‘Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!’
Matthew 28:19 - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 - For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
2 Timothy 1:12 - ...I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.
Action Steps
Spend time daily in reverent praise. Use hymns, Psalms, or prayers that magnify God’s holiness and sovereignty.
Study the doctrine of the Trinity. Deepen your understanding of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through Scripture and trusted Christian teaching.
Live each day with eternity in view. Let the truth of Christ’s return inspire holy living and hope-filled witness.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Holy and Triune God, we give you thanks and praise. You reign in majesty and holiness, and yet you draw near to us in grace. Thank you for revealing yourself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for dying in our place, rising in victory, and promising to return. Thank you for the fellowship of the Church that joins in Heaven’s eternal song. Keep us faithful, guard us from sin, and never let us be confounded. Our trust is in you alone. To you be all praise and glory. 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
My personal mission field
Help me to identify those people who make up my personal mission field.
Enable me to begin sharing the gospel with those who do not yet know you.
Empower me to disciple those who are young in their faith.
Allow me to encourage those who are struggling in their faith.
Please give me perseverance in all areas of ministry.
Today’s events and interactions with others, planned and unplanned
Other needs
Intercession – prayers for others
My family
For missionaries throughout the world
For those seeking to faithfully minister to loved ones at home
For those who share the gospel in the inner city
For those who bear witness to Christ in places of power
Other needs
Quotation from Church History
“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” (John Piper)
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