Song Study (5) HOLY HOLY HOLY Reginald Heber 1783-1826 This hymn was written by Bishop Reginald Heber around 1810. As an Anglican clergyman in England he wrote many hymns of which this is probably the best known. In 1823 he was made Bishop of Calcutta in India , a huge territory which included Australia in those days. He lived only another 3 years. The familiar tune is by Dr JB Dykes, composer of quite a few well known hymn tunes. Its theme is the absolute purity and supremacy of God. Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwuDSw-9cUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgHrNNM23p8 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! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee, ...