The Cyber Hymnal ‎#6393

6393. The Sunset Gate

1. I am traveling tow’rd the sunset gate,
I’m a pilgrim going home;
For the glow of eventide I wait,
I’m a pilgrim going home.

Refrain
Evening bells I seem to hear
As the sunset gate draws near!
Evening bells I seem to hear
As the sunset gate draws near!

2. There is tranquil rest when day is done,
I shall lay me down in peace;
When the end is reached at set of sun,
I shall lay me down in peace. [Refrain]

3. By the side of those most near and dear,
I shall drop life’s toil and care;
When the Master’s tender voice I hear,
I shall drop life’s toil and care. [Refrain]

4. I shall rise again at morning dawn,
I shall put on glory then;
With the shadowy veil of death undrawn,
I shall put on glory then. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I am traveling tow'rd the sunset gate
• Title: The Sunset Gate
• Author: Julia Harriette Johnston (1903)
• Refrain First Line: Evening bells I seem to hear
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I am traveling tow'rd the sunset gate]
• Composer: Daniel Brink Towner
• Incipit: 12342 54312 33421
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain