Timeless Truths ‎#1068

1068. The Eastern Gate

1 I will meet you in the morning,
Just inside the Eastern Gate;
Then be ready, faithful pilgrim,
Lest with you it be too late.

Refrain:
I will meet you, I will meet you
Just inside the Eastern Gate over there;
I will meet you, I will meet you,
I will meet you in the morning over there.

2 If you hasten off to glory,
Linger near the Eastern Gate,
For I’m coming in the morning;
So you’ll not have long to wait. [Refrain]

3 Keep your lamps all trimmed and burning;
For the Bridegroom watch and wait;
He’ll be with us at the meeting
Just inside the Eastern Gate. [Refrain]

4 Oh, the joys of that glad meeting
With the saints who for us wait!
What a blessed, happy meeting
Just inside the Eastern Gate! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I will meet you in the morning
• Title: The Eastern Gate
• Author: I. G. M. (1905)
• Refrain First Line: I will meet you, I will meet you
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 R
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 60:11
• Topic: Anticipation
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Eastern_Gate); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/e/a/s/easterng.htm)

Tune Information

• Name: [I will meet you in the morning]
• Composer: Isaiah G. Martin (1905)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 R
• Key: G Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Eastern_Gate); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/e/a/s/easterng.htm)