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Open For Me the Gates of Righteousness

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Primary Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Verse 1

Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the Lord.

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Verse 2

"This is the gate of the Lord; he who is righteous may enter."

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Verse 3

I will give thanks to you, for you answered me and have become my salvation.

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Verse 4

The same stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Verse 5

This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Verse 6

On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Verse 7

Hosanna, Lord, hosanna! Lord, send us now success.

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Verse 8

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; we bless you from the house of the Lord.

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Verse 9

God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Verse 10

"You are my God, and I will thank you; You are my God, and I will exalt you."

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Verse 11

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.

Chorus

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Chorus 2

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 118:19-29