The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#137

137. 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 Saviour 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, with us abide;
our hearts to thee we open wide;
let us thy inner presence feel,
thy grace and love in us reveal.

4 Thy Holy Spirit lead us on
until our glorious goal is won;
eternal praise, eternal fame
be offered, Savior, to thy name!

Text Information

• First Line: Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates
• Title: Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
• Author: George Weissel (1642)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1835)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Psalm 24
• Topic: Lent/Palm Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: TRURO
• Meter: L M
• Key: D Major
• Source: Psalmodia Evangelica, 1789