O Zion, open wide thy gates - Anonymous

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"From ''Harmonia Sacra'', c. 1760"

◈ Genre / Form → Hymns

♯ Key D major

⁄ Time Signature 4/4

♬ Voicing → SATB

◆ Difficulty

Elementary

↕ Range D2 – D5

¶ Language → English

Measures 15

Texture mixed texture

Parts 3

Instruments A cappella or keyboard

Pages 1

CPDL # 68382

Editor Andrew Sims

Posted 2022-03-13

License CPDL License

♫Pitch Ranges

Midi_74

D2 – D4

¶Lyrics / Text

O Zion, open wide thy gates, let symbols disappear; a priest and victim, both in one, the Truth himself, is here. Aware of hidden deity, the lowly Virgin brings her newborn babe, with two young doves, her humble offerings. The aged Simeon sees at last his Lord, so long desired, and Anna welcomes Israel’s hope, with holy rapture fired. But silent knelt the mother blest of the yet silent Word, and pondering all things in her heart, with speechless praise adored. All glory to the Father be, all glory to the Son, all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee, while endless ages run.