Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#42

42. Who shall ope for us the portals

1 Who shall ope for us the portals
Of the new approaching year?
Who shall guide us, who protect us
From all danger, harm, and fear?
Who shall give us strength and courage,
Patience, hope, and wisdom too,
That we may, as cheerful pilgrims,
Still our journey here pursue?

2 There's but One can ope the portals
Of the year we enter on;
There's but One can lead us safely
On the way that we must run.
Who is this so great and mighty,
Who is this our strength and shield?
Has He ever spoken to us,
And Himself to us revealed?

3 Yes, His precious Word reveals Him,
Tells us of His boundless love,
Of that mercy and compassion
Which has brought Him from above.
And His Name?--O yes! 'tis precious--
Jesus, Savior, Brother, Friend--
He shall guide us, guard and keep us,
Till our journey here shall end.

Text Information

• First Line: Who shall ope for us the portals
• Author: Rev. P. A. Peter (1872)
• Meter: No. 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Sylvester Eve

Tune Information

• Name: RIPLEY
• Arranger: Lowell Mason, Mus. Doc. (1839)
• Meter: No. 11
• Key: E Major
• Source: Gregorian Chant