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Text:"Gate of Heaven"

7. "Gate of Heaven"

1 How sweet to leave the world awhile,
And seek the presence of the Lord!
Dear Saviour! on thy people smile,
And come, according to thy word.

2 From busy scenes we now retreat,
That we may here converse with thee:
Ah, Lord! behold us at thy feet;
Let this the "gate of heaven" be.

3 "Chief of ten thousand!" now appear,
That we by faith may see thy face:
Oh, speak, that we thy voice may hear,
And let thy presence fill this place.

Text Information
First Line: How sweet to leave the world awhile
Title: "Gate of Heaven"
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Communion of Saints: With Christ; Opening of Service
Notes: Public Domain
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