The Summit Choirbook ‎#7

7. Make broad the path, unbar the gate

1 Make broad the path, unbar the gatem
The King of glory comes in state:
Behold the Lord of lords appear;
The Savior of mankind is near.

2 See health and wealth are in His train,
Exult and raise the joyful strain:
Ye ransomed sons of Adams' race,
Praise God, the Fount of every grace!

3 The Sun of justice, help in need,
On wings of mercy He doth speed:
His regal crown is holiness,
His scepter mercy, quickt to bless.

4 He is the very Sun of joy,
And fraught with bliss without alloy,
All praise to God the Lord of Light,
My joy and comfort, day and night!

5 Jesu, Ty Spirit guide my way
Unto the land of endless day!
Laud, honor, love and fairest fame
Ascribe we all to Jesu's name!

Text Information

• First Line: Make broad the path, unbar the gate
• German Title: Macht hoch die Thür
• Author: George Weissel (1590-1635)
• Translator: George R. Woodward (1848-1934) (alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1983
• Topic: Advent
• Copyright: Translation © by Schott and Son, Ltd. in "Songs of Syon" (1923)
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: REX GLORIOSE MARTYRUM
• Harmonizer: DNS
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Catholische geistliche Gesänge, Andernach (1608)
• Copyright: Harmony © 1970 DNS