Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#78

78. Psalm 118

1 Oh, set ye open unto me
the gates of righteousness;
then will I enter into them,
and I the Lord will bless.

2 This is the gate of God, by it
the just shall enter in.
Thee will I praise, who answered me
and hast my safety been.

3 That stone is made head corner-stone,
which builders did despise:
this is the doing of the Lord,
and wondrous in our eyes.

4 This is the day God made, in it
we'll joy triumphantly.
Save now, I pray thee, Lord; I pray,
send now prosperity.

5 Thou art my God, I'll thee exalt;
my God, I will thee praise.
Give thanks to God, for he is good:
his mercy lasts always.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, set ye open unto me
• Title: Psalm 118
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:19-25
  ;
  Psalm 118:28-29
  ;
  Psalm 119:28-29
• Topic: Christian Year: Ascension; Christian Year: Easter; Morning; Sunday
• Source: The Scottish Psalter, 1929

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWARK
• Composer: Christopher Tye (c. 1505-?1573)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Source: Adapted from Chapter 8 of The Actes of the Apostles, 1553