Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty - Choral Practice Male Quartet

This a traditional Lutheran Christian Hymn sung as a four-part acappella male choir arrangement. Gathering songs are songs we usually sing at the beginning of the service during the procession of the cross. From the first church meetings of ancient times in secret rooms, to the proud celebrations in modern cathedrals, Christians know that something special happens where two or more are gathered. Use this music for sight reading practice, hymn sings, easy listening, sheet music for accompaniment, worship services, choir practice, church events, and religious sacred music study! The hymns were composed and lyricized by masters much more skilled than myself, but it is my voice on all vocal parts. My hope is that the accessibility of these traditional hymns will bring you enjoyment, inspiration, and also arm you with a practical resource in your musical journey. S. D. G.!
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Text: Benjamin Schmolck, 1672-1737; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt.
Music: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680
Tune: Unser Herrscher
Category: Gathering
LYRICS:
Open now thy gates of beauty
Zion, let me enter there
Where my soul in joyful duty
Waits for God who answers prayer
Oh, how blessed is this place
Filled with solace, light, and grace!
Gracious God, I come before thee
Come thou also unto me
Where we find thee and adore thee
There a heav'n on earth must be
To my heart, oh, enter thou
Let it be thy temple now!
Here thy praise is gladly chanted
Here thy seed is duly sown
Let my soul, where it is planted
Bring forth precious sheaves alone
So that all I hear may be
Fruitful unto life in me
Thou my faith increase and quicken
Let me keep thy gift divine
Howsoe'er temptations thicken
May thy word still o'er me shine
As my guiding star through life
As my comfort in all strife
Speak, O God, and I will hear thee
Let thy will be done indeed
May I undisturbed draw near thee
While thou dost thy people feed
Here of life the fountain flows
Here is balm for all our woes