The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs

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Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

1.  Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates, 
    Behold, the King of glory waits;
    The King of kings is drawing near;
    The Savior of the world is here!

2.  Fling wide the portals of your heart;
    Make it a temple, set apart
    From earthly use for heaven's employ,
    Adorned with prayer, and love, and joy.

3.  Redeemer, come! I open wide
    My heart to Thee; here, Lord, abide.
    Let me Thy inner presence feel;
    Thy grace and love in me reveal.

WORDS: George Weissel, 1642
MUSIC: Trans. Catherine Winkworth, 1855Thomas Williams, 1789 Harm. Lowell Mason, (1792-1872)
Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10
Theme: Advent