Holy, Holy, Holy (Hymntune NICAEA)

Another of my favorite hymns that was used a few weeks ago for Trinity Sunday in many congregations.

Music: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
Text: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826
Verse 4 Harminization by Jason D. Payne from "Festive Hymn Tune Harmonizations" published by Lorenz.

1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

2 Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
who wert and art and evermore shalt be.

3 Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
though the eye of sinfulness they glory may not see;
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love, and purity.

4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea;
holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!