
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Benjamin Schmolk Hymnal: The Worshipbook #544 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Scripture: Revelation 21 Lyrics: 1 Open now the gates of beauty,
Zion, let us enter there,
Where we may in joyful duty
Waits for him who answers prayer:
O how blessed is this place,
Filled with solace, light, and grace!
2 Here, O God, we come before you,
To this company come down;
Where we find you and adore you,
There with joy our lives you crown:
In our hearts to you we bow,
Let them be your temple now.
3 Speak, O Lord, and we will hear you,
Let your will be done indeed.
May we undisturbed draw near you
While your people you do feed.
Here of life the fountain flows,
Here is balm for all our woes.
Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship; Sacraments Lord's Supper; Acts of the Church Confirmation; Civil Year New Year; Civil Year Memorial Day Tune Title: NEANDER (UNSER HERRSCHER)
Open Now the Gates of Beauty