Words: , in Preuss­liche Fest­lied­er, 1642 (Macht hoch die Thür); trans­lat­ed from Ger­man to Eng­lish by , Lyra Ger­man­i­ca, first series, 1855.

Music: Truro, from Psalm­o­dia Evan­gel­i­ca, by Thom­as Will­iams, 1789. Al­ter­nate tune:

  • Macht Hoch die Tür

Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates;
Behold, the King of glory waits;
The King of kings is drawing near;
The Savior of the world is here!

A Helper just He comes to thee,
His chariot is humility,
His kingly crown is holiness,
His scepter, pity in distress.

O blest the land, the city blest,
Where Christ the Ruler is confessed!
O happy hearts and happy homes
To whom this King in triumph comes!

Fling wide the portals of your heart;
Make it a temple, set apart
From earthly use for heaven’s employ,
Adorned with prayer and love and joy.

Redeemer, come, with us abide;
Our hearts to Thee we open wide;
Let us Thy inner presence feel;
Thy grace and love in us reveal.

Thy Holy Spirit lead us on
Until our glorious goal is won;
Eternal praise, eternal fame
Be offered, Savior, to Thy Name!