Holy

Famous quotes containing the word holy:

    “O holy Night! from thee I learn to bear
    What man has borne before!
    Thou layest thy finger on the lips of Care,
    And they complain no more.”
    —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1809–1882)

    “The peace of God, which passeth all understanding.”
    —Bible: New Testament St. Paul, in Philippians, 4:7.

    The words are also used in the Book of Common Prayer, Holy Communion (1662)

    ““When the sun rises, do you not see a round disc of fire somewhat like a guinea?” O no, no, I see an innumerable company of the heavenly host crying “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty.””
    —William Blake (1757–1827)