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| Text: | The Sunset Gate |
| Author: | Julia H. Johnston |
| Tune: | [I am trav'ling tow'rd the sunset gate] |
| Composer: | D. B. Towner |
1 I am trav’ling tow'rd life’s 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 trav'ling tow'rd the sunset gate |
| Title: | The Sunset Gate |
| Author: | Julia H. Johnston |
| Refrain First Line: | Evening bells I seem to hear |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1960 |
| Topic: | Heaven |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | [I am trav'ling tow'rd the sunset gate] |
| Composer: | D. B. Towner |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
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