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The earth is the Lord ’s, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him.
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For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas
and built it on the ocean depths.
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Who may climb the mountain of the Lord ?
Who may stand in his holy place?
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Only those whose hands and hearts are pure,
who do not worship idols
and never tell lies.
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They will receive the Lord ’s blessing
and have a right relationship with God their savior.
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Such people may seek you
and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob.
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Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
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Who is the King of glory?
The Lord , strong and mighty;
the Lord , invincible in battle.
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Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
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Who is the King of glory?
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies -
he is the King of glory.
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