[Verse 1]
This faith, let it burn for You
This fire, consume all I do
Come and purify my heart, oh God
Your face, all I long to see
Your eyes, see the depth of me
I never wanna leave this place, oh God

[Chorus]
I will defend this holy ground with reverence
Nothing familiar to be found in Your presence
Clean hands, pure heart
I will be set apart for You
I will defend this holy ground

[Verse 2]
You've awakened my song again
Bringing worship as I enter in
Boldly I approach Your throne
Boldly I approach Your throne, Jesus

[Chorus]
I will defend this holy ground with reverence
Nothing familiar to be found in Your presence
Clean hands, pure heart
I will be set apart for You
[Interlude]
I will defend this holy ground, this holy ground

[Bridge]
Your presence, I never wanna leave
Your presence, let nothing come between
So precious, more than anything
Your presence
Your presence, I never wanna leave
Your presence, let nothing come between
So precious, more than anything
Your presence
Your presence, I never wanna leave
Your presence, let nothing come between
So precious, more than anything
Your presence

[Chorus]
I will defend this holy ground with reverence
Nothing familiar to be found in Your presence
Clean hands, pure heart
I will be set apart for You
I will defend this holy ground with reverence
Nothing familiar to be found in Your presence
Clean hands, pure heart
I will be set apart for You
I will defend this holy ground
[Spontaneous]
This holy ground, this holy ground
It's holy because You're holy
It's holy because of Jesus
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm

[Refrain]
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
Blessed Trinity!

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
Blessed Trinity!