The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs

232

Psalm 118:19-29

Refrain:
    Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna.

19. Open to me the gàtes of righteousness,
    that I may énter through them (omit phrase c)
    and give thanks tó the Lord. (R)

20. This is the gate òf the Lord;
    the righteous shall énter through it.
21. I thank You that Yòu have answered me 
    and have become mý salvation. (R)

22. The stone that the bùilders rejected
    has become thé chief cornerstone.
23. This is thè Lord's doing:
    it is marvelous ín our eyes.

24. This is the day that the Lòrd has made; (omit phrases b and c)
    let us rejoice ánd be glad in it. (R)

25. Save us, we beseech Yòu, O Lord!
    O Lord, we beseech You, give ús success!
26. Blessed is the one who comes in the name òf the Lord!
    We bless You from the house óf the Lord. (R)

27. The Lòrd is God,
    and He has givén us light.
    Bind the festal processìon with branches,
    up to the horns óf the altar. (R)

28. You are my God, and I will give thànks to You;
    You are my God, I wíll extol You.
29. O give thanks to the Lord, for Hè is good,
    for His steadfast love endúres forever. (R)

WORDS: Psalm tone: Laurence Bevenot, 1986
MUSIC: Refrain: A. Gregory Murray, 1963
Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29
Theme: Psalms