Lift Up Ye Heads, Ye Mighty Gates is a hymn based on Psalm 24 written by George Weissel (1590-1635) and translated by Catherine Winksorth (1827-1878). Verse 3 reads: Fling wide the portals of your heart; Make it a temple, set apart. From earthly use for heav’n’s employ, Adorned with prayer and love and joy. No longer do we need to wait for Christ’s historical birth. He has already entered history! Do I make room for God in my heart? What can I be willing to sacrifice for God’s love? What do I value? Here is the music for Gaudete Sunday. Let us rejoice!