Lift Up Your Heads
St. Olaf Choirs And Orchestra Lyrics
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shall come in.
Who is this King of Glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O ye gates and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors and the King of Glory
shall come in.
Who is this King of Glory? The Lord of Hosts, He is the King of Glory.
The song "Lift Up Your Heads" by St. Olaf Choirs and Orchestra is based on Psalm 24:7-10. The lyrics begin with an instruction to lift up the gates and doors, which is a metaphor for opening up one's heart and being receptive to the King of Glory. The King of Glory mentioned in the song is identified as the Lord who is strong, mighty, and powerful in battle. This could be interpreted as a call for believers to open their hearts to God's strength and power and let Him take control of their lives.
The repetition of the chorus "Lift up your heads, O ye gates and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors and the King of Glory shall come in" emphasizes the importance of being open and receptive to the Lord. The second verse answers the question of who the King of Glory is: the Lord of Hosts. This title signifies God's power and authority as the leader of heavenly armies.
Overall, "Lift Up Your Heads" is a powerful and symbolic song that encourages believers to open their hearts to the Lord and let Him take control.
Line by Line Meaning
Lift up your heads, O ye gates and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors and the King of Glory shall come in.
Open the gates and doors in anticipation of the arrival of the King of Glory.
Who is this King of Glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle.
The King of Glory is the powerful and victorious Lord who can conquer any enemy.
Lift up your heads, O ye gates and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors and the King of Glory shall come in.
Repeat the call to open the gates and doors for the arrival of the King of Glory.
Who is this King of Glory? The Lord of Hosts, He is the King of Glory.
The King of Glory is the Lord of Hosts who commands an army of angels and reigns supreme over all creation.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sir Thomas Beecham, Sir Eugène Goossens, George Frideric Handel
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