O Zion, open wide thy gates (Anonymous)

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• (Posted 2022-03-13)  CPDL #68382:       

Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-03-13).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 48 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: The hymn with harmony and underlaid words in the version published in The Hymnal 1982.

• (Posted 2022-03-13)  CPDL #68381:       

Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-03-13).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 117 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: The hymn in the version published in The Hymnal 1982, melody with words.

General Information

Title: O Zion, open wide thy gates
Composer: Anonymous
Tune: Edmonton
Lyricist: Jean-Baptiste de Santeul^{create page}

Translation by Edward Caswall

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn   Meter: 86. 86 (C.M.)

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella or keyboard

First published:
Description: From Harmonia Sacra, c. 1760

External websites:

• https://embassysingers.de/scores/hymns.html

Original text and translations

English 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.