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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
Eb
About this Hymn
This is my favorite metrical psalm of praise (it also includes an amazing call-and-response section). The poetic interpretation of the second half of Psalm 24 comes from the Scottish 1650 psalter, and this grand tune was written in 1820 for the traditional communion procession in St. George's Church, Edinburgh. Together they give us a picture of the kingship of our mighty God, the King of glory, and the emphatic worship due his name.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Ye gates, lift up your heads on high; ye doors that last for aye, be lifted up, that so the King of Glory enter may. But who of glory is the King? The mighty Lord is this; but who is he that is the King, the King of glory? Who is this? Even that same Lord, that great in might and strong in battle is— even that same Lord, that great in might and strong in battle is.
Chorus
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen, amen, amen.
Verse 2
Ye gates, lift up your heads; ye doors, doors that do last for aye, be lifted up, that so the King of Glory enter may. But who of glory is the King? The mighty Lord is this; but who is he that is the King, the King of glory? Who is this? The Lord of Hosts, and none but he, the King of Glory is— the Lord of hosts, and none but he, the King of Glory is.
Ye gates, lift up your heads on high; ye doors that last for aye, be lifted up, that so the King of Glory enter may. But who of glory is the King? The mighty Lord is this; but who is he that is the King, the King of glory? Who is this? Even that same Lord, that great in might and strong in battle is— even that same Lord, that great in might and strong in battle is.
Chorus
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen, amen, amen.
Verse 2
Ye gates, lift up your heads; ye doors, doors that do last for aye, be lifted up, that so the King of Glory enter may. But who of glory is the King? The mighty Lord is this; but who is he that is the King, the King of glory? Who is this? The Lord of Hosts, and none but he, the King of Glory is— the Lord of hosts, and none but he, the King of Glory is.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: The Psalms of David in Meeter, 1650
Music: Andrew Thomson, 1820
Music: Andrew Thomson, 1820