Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates is one of the most enduring Advent hymns of the Lutheran tradition.
Hymns Based on Psalm 24:7
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 24:7
"Lift up your heads, you gates! Be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in. Who is the King of glory? Yahweh strong and mighty, Yahweh mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, you gates; yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in. Who is this King of glory? Yahweh of Armies is the King of glory! Selah."
— Psalm 24:7
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Advent, Call to Worship, Christmas, Hope, Incarnation. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 24:7 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Advent
- Call to Worship
- Christmas
- Hope
- Incarnation
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates
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Scripture Reading Psalm 24:7
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Sermon Advent