Back to the blessèd old Bible,
Back to the city of God,
Back to the oneness of Heaven,
Back where the faithful have trod.
Back from the land of confusion,
Free from the bondage of creeds;
Back to the light of the morning,
Jesus our captain leads.
Back to the blessèd old Bible,
Back to the light of its word:
Be on our banners forever,
"Holiness unto the Lord."
Back to the blessèd old Bible,
Saints of Jehovah, rejoice;
Jesus is calling His people
Back to the land of their choice.
Often our fathers had sought it
While they in Babel abode,
Now we have found the fair city,
Church of the living God.
Back to the blessèd old Bible,
Back to the light of its word:
Be on our banners forever,
"Holiness unto the Lord."
Back to the blessèd old Bible,
Leaving confusion and strife;
Fleeing from Babel to Zion,
Back to the joy of our life.
Over the mountain we wandered,
Looking in vain for the right,
Now in the evening we’ve found it,
Truth of the Gospel light.
Back to the blessèd old Bible,
Back to the light of its word:
Be on our banners forever,
"Holiness unto the Lord."
Back to the blessèd old Bible,
Back at the Master’s call,
Back to the words of our Savior,
Loving, obeying them all.
Never in sects to be scattered,
Never again to do wrong:
Unity, holiness, Heaven,
Ever shall be our song.
Back to the blessèd old Bible,
Back to the light of its word:
Be on our banners forever,
"Holiness unto the Lord."
Google AI Overview:
"Holiness unto the Lord" is a phrase in the King James Version (KJV) signifying total dedication, consecration, and separation unto God. It appears in Zechariah 14:20-21, where it is inscribed on bells of horses and cooking pots, symbolizing that every part of life, even the ordinary, is consecrated to God, often referencing spiritual purity and total devotion.
Key KJV Contexts for "Holiness Unto the Lord"
Zechariah 14:20-21: "In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD... yea, every pot in Jerusalem and in Judah shall be holiness unto the LORD of hosts". This highlights the prophecy that all aspects of life will be holy, not just the temple.
Exodus 28:36: Although the prompt asked for "unto," a related crucial phrase is "HOLINESS TO THE LORD" (or "Holy to the LORD"), which was engraved on a golden plate and worn on the high priest's forehead (mitre) to dedicate him entirely to God's service.
Jeremiah 2:3: "Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase...".
Meaning and Significance:
Separation and Purity: The term defines a state of being set apart for divine use, distinct from the common or profane.
Practical Consecration: It represents a, "Way of holiness," (Isaiah 35:8) requiring moral purity in conduct.
"Beauty of Holiness": The phrase is used to describe true worship and reverence (Psalm 29:2, Psalm 96:9).
Related Scripture Phrases:
"Holiness to the LORD": Often used in reference to the priestly garments and consecrated items (Exodus 28:36).
"Be holy, for I am holy": Found in Leviticus 19:1-2 and 1 Peter 1:16, emphasizing the mandate for divine-like holiness in believers.
For further study, see this list of 32 Bible Verses about Holiness in the KJV.
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