The Book of Common Praise ‎#189

189. O Sion, open wide thy gates

Text Information

• First Line: O Sion, open wide thy gates
• Latin Title: Templi sacratas pande, Sion, fores
• Translator: Rev. E. Caswall (1849)
• Author: Canon J.-B. de Santeüil (17th cent.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1939
• Topic: Saints' Days and Other Holy Days: The Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin, February 2

Tune Information

• Name: BEDFORD
• Composer: W. Wheall (c. 1723)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: For a higher setting see No. 445.