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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