The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#541

541. 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 thru 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: Nathaniel Carlson
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Christ: Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death; Christ: Grace, Love and Mercy; Funeral Hymns; Life Everlasting
• Notes: Optional music transition to "When We All Get to Heaven"

Tune Information

• Name: PEARLY GATES
• Composer: Elsie Ahlwén
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Key: f♯ minor