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O Zion, open wide thy gates
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The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal)
Metric Index
CM 
Modality
D Major 
15-Pitch Humming Index
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Author
Jean Baptiste de Santeüil [1630-1697] 
Language
English 
Original Language
Latin 
Publication Date
1985 
Source
Hymnal 1982 (harm.) 
Topic
Holy Days and Various Occasions: The Presentation (February 2) 
Translator
Edward Caswall [1814-1878 (alt.)] 
Last Five Uses
 
Poem Words (Five verses)
1.
O Zion, open wide thy gates,
let symbols disappear;
a priest and victim, both in one,
the Truth himself, is here.
2.
Aware of hidden deity,
the lowly Virgin brings
her newborn babe, with two young doves,
her humble offerings.
3.
The aged Simeon sees at last
his Lord, so long desired,
and Anna welcomes Israel's hope,
with holy rapture fired.
4.
But silent knelt the mother blest
of the yet silent Word,
and pondering all things in her heart,
with speechless praise adored.
5.
All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run.
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