Hymns of the Faith - Holy, Holy, Holy

What is happening to the great hymns of the Faith? It seems they are becoming less common in favor of contemporary songs. Don't misunderstand. There are many modern praise and worship songs that are of great value; there should always be new songs written for the Church, as long as they are scriptural. But we shouldn't neglect those old familiar hymns that are so rich in theology. Noticeably missing are songs which make reference to the cross or the blood of Jesus Christ or those which mention our sin and depravity. Yes, even our worship is affected by the mentality of removing the "offense of the cross" from our churches. (Galatians 5:11)

I have decided to occasionally post various hymns which point us back to the cross. Here's the first one; others can be found at Blue Letter Bible. This is one we sang today at my church. Enjoy...

Holy, Holy, Holy

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, blessèd Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
Who was, and is, and evermore shall be.

Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity!