Baptist Hymnal 2008 ‎#609

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