Minnetonka Songs ‎#88

88. Sweeping Thro' The Gates

1 Who, who are these beside the chilly wave,
Just on the borders of the silent grave,
Shouting Jesus’ pow'r to save,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Chorus:
"Sweeping thro' the gates" to the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb."
"Sweeping thro' the gates" to the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb."

2 These, these are they who in affliction's woes,
Ever have found in Jesus calm repose,
Such as from a pure heart flows,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb. [Chorus]

3 These, these are they who in the conflict dire,
Boldly have stood amid the hottest fire,
Jesus now says, "Come up high'r,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb. [Chorus]

4 Safe, safe upon the ever-shining shore,
Sin, pain, and death, and sorrow are all o'er,
Happy now and evermore,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb. [Chorus]

5 May we, O Lord, be now entirely thine,
Daily, from sin, be kept by power divine,
Then in heav'n the saints we'll join,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Who, who are these beside the chilly wave
• Title: Sweeping Thro' The Gates
• Author: T. C. O'Kane
• Refrain First Line: "Sweeping thro' the gates" to the new Jerusalem
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879
• Source: From "Songs for Worship, No. 1," by per.
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Who, who are these beside the chilly wave]
• Composer: T. C. O'Kane
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Public Domain.