Chris Tomlin was born on May 4, 1972, in Grand Saline, Texas. He started playing guitar as a child and wrote his first song at age nine. His album The Noise We Make brought him success, with the song “Forever” becoming popular in churches worldwide.

He has created many successful albums and songs like “How Great Is Our God” and “Good Good Father.” Tomlin has won Grammy Awards and Dove Awards for his Christian music. His work with the Passion movement has helped many young Christians grow in their faith.

About the Song

“Holy Forever” is a Christian song by Chris Tomlin from his album Always, released on March 10, 2023.

The song focuses on worship and God’s holiness, with a chorus that works well for church singing. It reached No. 1 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.

Holy Forever Lyrics by Chris Tomlin

Intro: Choir

(Holy)
(Holy)

Verse 1: Chris Tomlin

A thousand generations falling down in worship
To sing the song of ages to the Lamb
And all who’ve gone before us, and all who will believe
Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb

Pre-Chorus: Chris Tomlin

Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them all

Chorus: Chris Tomlin & Choir

And the angels cry, “Holy”
All creations cries, “Holy”
You are lifted high, holy
Holy forever

Verse 2: Chris Tomlin, Jenn Johnson & Choir

If you’ve been forgiven, if you’ve been redeemed
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
If you walk in freedom, if you bear His name
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
We’ll sing the song forever and amen

Chorus: Chris Tomlin, Jenn Johnson & Choir

And the angels cry, “Holy”
All creations cries, “Holy”
You are lifted high, holy
Holy forever
Hear Your people sing, “Holy”
To the King of kings, holy
You will always be holy
Holy forever

Pre-Chorus: Chris Tomlin, Choir & Jenn Johnson, Jenn Johnson

Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominion
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them all, Jesus
Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all (Oh, stands above)
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them all

Chorus: Chris Tomlin, Jenn Johnson & Choir, Jenn Johnson

And the angels cry, “Holy”
All creations cries, “Holy”
You are lifted high, holy
Holy forever (We cry, “Holy forever”)
Hear Your people sing, “Holy” (We will sing)
To the King of kings, (Holy) holy (Holy forever)
You will always be holy
Holy forever

Outro: Chris Tomlin

You will always be holy
Holy forever

Live Performance of Holy Forever by Chris Tomlin

1. Holy Forever Live from Good Friday Nashville (28 Apr 2023) 

2. Holy Forever Live from Worship Together (14 May 2024)

3. Holy Forever Live Acoustic (28 Oct 2022)

Similar Songs Like Holy Forever

Here are some songs by Chris Tomlin that share similar musical elements, faith, and emotional themes with his “Holy Forever“:

• “Holy is the Lord”: A worship song with a bright melody that praises God’s holiness and stays true to the same heartfelt spirit.
• “How Great is Our God”: This well-known worship song fills hearts with wonder and praise, much like “Holy Forever.”
• “Jesus Messiah”: A sincere song about Christ’s sacrifice and honor, sharing the same deep faith as “Holy Forever.”
• “Indescribable”: With words that speak of God’s greatness and a rising melody, this song fits well with the worship style of “Holy Forever.”
• “Our God”: A strong statement of God’s goodness and trust, this song brings the same respect and joy.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Chris Tomlin’s First Album Release?

Chris Tomlin’s first album “Authentic” came out on June 10, 1998.

What is the Most Popular Album by Chris Tomlin?

Chris Tomlin’s most successful album is Your Name Above All – EP, which sold over 7 million records.