Timeless Truths ‎#63

63. A Song of Praise

1 Let the gates of praise be open,
Sounding forth the joy within;
Shout and sing, the Lord hath spoken—
For He saves and keeps from sin.

Refrain:
Praise Him in the sanctuary,
Praise Him in our song and prayer;
Praise Him, day and night adore Him,
Praise Him, praise Him everywhere. [Refrain]

2 When our hearts are full of gladness,
Which we joyfully proclaim,
How it cheers the sad and lonely!
How it magnifies His name! [Refrain]

3 Praise Him when the heart is heavy
For His children near or far;
Joyfully we’ll bear their burden
To our God who answers prayer. [Refrain]

4 When the clouds above us hover,
And the hosts of hell are near,
Shout His praises, hallelujah!
Christ will make them disappear. [Refrain]

5 Praise Him for the love He’s given,
Praise Him while He lendeth breath;
Praise Him round the throne in heaven,
Praise Him through the vale of death. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Let the gates of praise be open
• Title: A Song of Praise
• Author: Della Fry (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Praise Him in the sanctuary
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Scripture:
  Psalm 34:1
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/A_Song_of_Praise); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (53); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (586)

Tune Information

• Name: [Let the gates of praise be open]
• Composer: William J. Henry
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/A_Song_of_Praise); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (53); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (586)