Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

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!

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.

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.

Thy Holy Spirit lead us on

Until our glorious goal is won;

Eternal praise, eternal fame

Be offered, Savior, to thy name!

Tune: Truro L.M.

Music: Psalmodia Evangelica

Text: Georg Weissel

Translation: Catherine Winkworth