Let Me Be Holy as You Are Holy

Song: 208  •  Album: The Greatest Gift  •  About NECM

“Let Me Be Holy as You Are Holy” is a sincere prayer of surrender and a desire to be set apart for God. It asks the Father and Jesus Christ to guard the heart, help the believer overcome sin, and teach a life of holiness and worship. The song recognizes Jesus as the Son of God and the author of salvation, whose love makes eternal life possible. Its repeated refrain expresses the central longing to belong completely to God and reflect His holiness every day.

Scriptures Connected to This Song

Short quotations and excerpts from the public-domain King James Version. Select a reference to read the complete verse in a new tab.

“Be ye holy; for I am holy.”

“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.”

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”