Holy is His Name (My soul proclaims the glory of the Lord) - Talbot

This hymn is based on Mary's prayer, the Magnificat.

It was written by American Roman Catholic musician, recording artist and lay associate Franciscan John Michael Talbot (b 1954).

The song was first published in 1980 by Birdwing Music / Cherry Lane Music Publishing.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Talbot. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of D, the first few notes of the melody are FG A A A A A GG_ A FED_ with accompanying chords D / G / D.

Image based on Botticelli's Magnificat

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Choral setting (SATB) with piano, arranged by Stephen DeCesare, 10 pages

Leadsheet (melody line + chords) arranged by Tom Fettke

Examples

Singer with piano:

Singer with guitar-led backing - original recording, with on-screen lyrics:

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Singer with guitar, acoustic setting:

Choir with piano:

Virtual choir with piano:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
.... and his mercy will reach from age to age.

Chorus:
And holy, holy,
holy is his name.

2 He has mercy in ev’ry generation.
.... he remembers his promise to our fathers.

See more ...

• Hymns about Mary
• Settings of the Magnificat

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My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
and my spirit exalts in God my Saviour.
For he has looked with mercy on my lowliness,
and my name will be forever exalted.
For the mighty God has done great things for me,
and his mercy will reach from age to age.

Chorus:
And holy, holy,
holy is his name.

2 He has mercy in ev’ry generation.
He has revealed his power and his glory.
He has cast down the mighty in their arrogance,
and has lifted up the meek and the lowly.
He has come to help his servant Israel;
he remembers his promise to our fathers.