lift up your heads eternal gates

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!