609. He the Pearly Gates Will Open

1 Love divine, so great and wondrous,
Deep and mighty, pure, sublime,
Coming from the heart of Jesus,
Just the same through tests of time!

Chorus:
He the pearly gates will open,
So that I may enter in;
For He purchased my redemption
And forgave me all my sin.

2 Like a dove when hunted, frightened,
As a wounded fawn was I;
Brokenhearted, yet He healed me.
He will heed the sinner's cry. [Chorus]

3 Love divine, so great and wondrous!
All my sins He then forgave;
I will sing His praise forever,
For His blood, His power to save. [Chorus]

4 In life's eventide, at twilight,
At His door I'll knock and wait;
By the precious love of Jesus,
I shall enter heaven's gate. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Love divine, so great and wondrous
Title: He the Pearly Gates Will Open
Author: Frederick A. Blom
Translator: Nathaniel Carlson
Refrain First Line: He the pearly gates will open
Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Chorus
Language: English
Publication Date: 2008
Topic: Eternal Life, Heaven; Jesus, His Love, Mercy, Grace
Tune Information
Name: PEARLY GATES
Composer: Elsie Ahlwen
Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Chorus
Key: G Major



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