The Celebration Hymnal ‎#773

773. 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 thro' tests of time!

Refrain:
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;
Broken-hearted, yet He healed me.
He will heed the sinner's cry. [Refrain]

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

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

Text Information

• First Line: Love divine, so great and wondrous
• Title: He the Pearly Gates Will Open
• Author: Frederick A. Blom
• Translator: Nathanile Carlson
• Refrain First Line: He the pearly gates will open
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: Everlasting Fellowship: Eternal Life and Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: PEARLY GATES
• Composer: Elsie Ahlwen
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Key: G Major