The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#6

6. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty

Text Information

• First Line: Open now thy gates of beauty
• Title: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
• German Title: Tut mir auf die schöne Pforte
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) (1836, alt.)
• Author: Benjamin Schmolck (1672-1737) (1732)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:19
• Topic: Beginning of Worship: Prayer for the Presence of God; Hymns, Songs, Chorales
• Notes: Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord. Ps. 118:19.

Tune Information

• Name: UNSER HERRSCHER
• Composer: Joachim Neander (1650-1680) (1680)
• Composer (descant): Geoffrey Shaw
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Descant copyright, Eden Publishing House. Used by permission.
• Notes: M.M. 80