
Author: F. D. B. Hymnal: The Golden Sheaf #71 (1902) First Line: Straight is the gate and narrow the way Refrain First Line: Come, dear sinner, mercy is free Lyrics: 1 Straight is the gate and narrow the way,
That leads unto life eternal;
Christ is the way to the realms of day,
Where all is bright and vernal.
Chorus:
Come, dear sinner, mercy is free,
That gate stands open wide for thee;
For thee, for thee,
Stands open wide for thee.
2 Through the wide world he sends the glad call,
To every tribe and nation;
There's pardon, peace, and there's life for all,
Who seek thro' him salvation. [Chorus]
3 Straight is the gate and narrow the way,
But let us press on united;
Come, you may enter the gates of day,
For every soul's invited. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Straight is the gate and narrow the way]
The Open Gate