Author: Frederick A. Blom; Nathanile Carlson Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #773 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Everlasting Fellowship Eternal Life and Heaven First Line: Love divine, so great and wondrous Lyrics: 1 Love divine, so great and wondrous,
Deep and mighty, pure, sublime,
Coming from the heart of Jesus.
Just the same thro' 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] Languages: English Tune Title: PEARLY GATES
He the Pearly Gates Will Open