Cântăre Holiness unto the Lord

1. Holiness dwells in the temple of God,

Adorning its walls within;

Those who would enter this blessed abode

Must turn from the way of sin.



R: Holiness, holiness unto the Lord!

Ever in triumph we’ll sing,

Standing secure on the rock of His word—

Holiness unto our King!



2. Holiness reigns in the hearts of the saints,

A welcome, abiding guest,

Giving them freedom from sinful restraints,

Affording supernal rest.



3. Jesus has promised His power of old

To cleanse us from every sin,

Purging the dross and refining the gold,

And taking away the tin.



4. Jesus lived holy while walking below,

The tempter He overcame:

Those who at last into heaven would go

Must live in this world the same.



5. Holiness, holiness unto the Lord!

Is carved on the “horses bells”;

Paradise pure in our hearts is restored

When holiness in us dwells.