Author: Mrs. Lydia Baxter Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #336 (1928) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.4.6 First Line: There is a gate that stands ajar Refrain First Line: Oh, depth of mercy! can it be Lyrics: 1 There is a gate that stands ajar,
And through its portals gleaming,
A radiance from the cross afar,
The Savior’s love revealing.
Chorus:
Oh, depth of mercy, can it be
That gate was left ajar for me?
For me, for me,--
Was left ajar for me.
2 That gate ajar stands free for all
Who seek through it salvation;
The rich and poor, the great and small,
Of every tribe and nation. [Chorus]
3 Press onward then, though foes may frown,
While mercy’s gate is open;
Accept the cross, and win the crown,
Love’s everlasting token. [Chorus]
4 Beyond the river’s brink we’ll lay
The cross that here is given,
And bear the crown of life away,
And love Him more in heaven. [Chorus] Topics: Spiritual Songs Selected Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a gate that stands ajar]
The Gate Ajar For Me