Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#294

294. The Golden Gates Are Lifted Up

1 The golden gates are lifted up,
the doors are opened wide;
the King of glory is gone in
unto his Father's side.

2 Thou art gone up before us, Lord,
to make for us a place,
that we may be where now thou art,
and look upon God's face.

3 And ever on our earthly path
a gleam of glory lies,
a light still breaks behind the cloud
that veiled thee from our eyes.

4 Lift up our hearts, lift up our minds:
let thy dear grace be giv'n,
that, while we wander here below,
our treasure be in heav'n;

5 That where thou art, at God's right hand,
our hope, our love, may be:
dwell thou in us, that we may dwell
forevermore in thee.

Text Information

• First Line: The golden gates are lifted up
• Title: The Golden Gates Are Lifted Up
• Author: Cecil F. Alexander (1852, 1858)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  John 14:2
  ;
  Colossians 3:1-5
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Ascension

Tune Information

• Name: MIRFIELD
• Composer: Arthur Cottman (1872)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A Major