Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#409

409. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty

1 Open now Thy gates of beauty,
Zion, let me enter there,
Where my soul in joyful duty
Waits for Him who answers prayer.
O how blessed is this place,
Filled with solace, light, and grace!

2 Gracious God, I come before Thee,
Come Thou also unto me;
Where we find Thee and adore Thee,
There a heav'n on earth must be.
To my heart O enter Thou,
Let it be Thy temple now.

Text Information

• First Line: Open now Thy gates of beauty
• Title: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
• Author: Benjamin Schmolck, 1672-1737
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 100:4
• Topic: Blessing; Joy; Prayer / Petition

Tune Information

• Name: UNSER HERRSCHER
• Composer: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7
• Key: C Major