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Be Ye Holy

Barney Elliott Warren (1893) • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Verse 1

What so great, so grand, and lovely, Can our aspirations claim, As the glory in this scripture, “Be ye holy” through His name?

Chorus

I am Thine evermore, Jesus, Savior, I adore.

Verse 2

’Tis a perfect consecration, That will save us from all sin; Hear the sounding proclamation, Be ye, therefore, pure within.

Chorus

I am Thine evermore, Jesus, Savior, I adore.

Verse 3

Through the great omnific Savior, All-sufficient grace, we know, Will sustain us all forever, Keeping whiter than the snow.

Chorus

I am Thine evermore, Jesus, Savior, I adore.

Verse 4

In that holy land of blessing, We’re exalted by our King, Ever loving and confessing Him, whose grateful praise we bring.

Chorus

I am Thine evermore, Jesus, Savior, I adore.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-peter 1:15-16
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