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[There is a gate that stands ajar]
Appears in 122 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: S. J. Vail Incipit: 55351 16536 53131 Used With Text: The Gate Ajar for Me
[There is a gate that stands ajar]
O depth of mercy! can it be
Author: Mrs. Lydia Baxter Appears in 210 hymnals First Line: There is a gate that stands ajar Lyrics: 1 There is a gate that stands ajar,
And through its portals gleaming,
A radiance from the cross afar,
The Saviour's love revealing.
Refrain:
O depth of mercy! can it be
That gate was left afar 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 ev'ry tribe and nation. [Refrain]
3 Press onward, then, tho' foes may frown;
While mercy's gate is open
Accept the cross, and win the crown,
Love's everlasting token. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]
Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Scripture: Revelation 21:25 Used With Tune: THE GATE AJAR FOR ME
O depth of mercy! can it be
Por fe contemplo al buen Jesús
Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: De amor la prueba hela aquí Used With Tune: [Por fe contemplo al buen Jesús]
Por fe contemplo al buen Jesús
The Cleansing Fountain
Author: Rev. F. Bottome Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: Beneath the glorious throne above Refrain First Line: O Fount of cleansing, flowing free Lyrics: 1 Beneath the glorious throne above,
The crystal fountain springing,
A river full of life and love,
Is joy and gladness bringing.
Refrain:
O Fount of cleansing, flowing free!
That Fount is opened wide for me;
For me, for me,
Is Opened wide for me.
2 Thro’ all my soul its waters flow,
Thro’ all my nature stealing;
And deep within my heart I know
The consciousness of healing. [Refrain]
3 The barren wastes are fruitful lands,
The desert blooms with roses;
And He, the glory of all lands,
His lovely face discloses. [Refrain]
4 Oh, depth of mercy! breadth of grace!
Oh, love of God unbounded!
My soul is lost in sweet amaze,
By wondrous love confounded. [Refrain] Topics: Love Used With Tune: [Beneath the glorious throne above]
The Cleansing Fountain
There is a Gate that Stands Ajar
Author: Mrs. Lydia Baxter Hymnal: Lutherförbundets Sångbok #E141 (1913) First Line: There is a gate stands ajar Refrain First Line: Oh, depth of mercy! can it be Lyrics: 1 There is a gate stands ajar,
And thro' its portals gleaming,
A radiance from the cross afar,
The Saviour's love revealing,
Chorus:
Oh, dept 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 thro' it salvation;
The rich and poor, the great and small,
Of ev'ry tribe and nation. [Chorus]
3 Press onward, then, tho' 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: Invitation Languages: English Tune Title: GATES AJAR
There is a Gate that Stands Ajar
There Is a Gate That Stands Ajar
Author: Lydia Baxter, 1809-1874 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #259 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: O 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.
Refrain:
O 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. [Refrain]
3 Press onward, then, though foes may frown,
While mercy’s gate is open;
Accept the cross, and win the crown,
Love’s ever lasting token. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]
Topics: The Christian Life Repentance and Forgiveness; Invitation Scripture: Psalm 108:4 Languages: English Tune Title: GATES AJAR
There Is a Gate That Stands Ajar
There is a Gate that Stands Ajar
Author: Mrs. Lydia Baxter Hymnal: Hymnal and Order of Service #335 (1901) 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 Saviour’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: Eternity Languages: English Tune Title: GATES AJAR
There is a Gate that Stands Ajar
Philip Phillips
1834 - 1895 Composer of "[There is a gate stands that stands ajar]" in The Christian Sunday School Hymnal Phillips, Philip, commonly known as the "Singing Pilgrim," was born in Chautauqua County, N. York, Aug. 13, 1834. Although engaged in farming for a time, from an early age he devoted himself to music, and ultimately devoted himself to the work of a "Singing Evangelist," in which capacity he has visited most English-speaking countries. His popular hymnals are: (1) Early Blossoms, 1860; (2) Musical Leaves, 1862; and (3) The Singing Pilgrim, 1866. In these works he published one or two hymns, including "I have heard of a Saviour's love" (The love of Christ), as in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, 1878.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)
Philip Phillips
J. M. Hunt
1855 - 1919 Arranger of "[There is a gate that stands ajar]" in Songs of Zion As of 1885, Hunt lived in Lampasas, Texas. His works include:
Harvest Bells, with William Penn
Harvest Bells No. 2, with William Penn (Cincinnati, Ohio: The John Church Company, 1885)
The Gospel Alarm, with Sanford Miller Brown (St. Louis, Missouri: Central Baptist, 1886)
The Missionary Triumph, with Sanford Miller Brown (Cincinnati, Ohio: The John Church Company, 1889)
Songs of Zion, with Sanford Miller Brown (Kansas City, Missouri: Word and Way Publishing Company, 1898)
--www.hymntime.com/tch
J. M. Hunt
Lydia Baxter
1809 - 1874 Person Name: Lydia O. Baxter Author of "The Gate Ajar for Me" in Timeless Truths Baxter, Lydia, an American Baptist, was b. at Petersburg, N. York, Sep. 2, 1800, married to Mr. Baxter, and d. in N. Y. June 22, 1874. In addition to her Gems by the Wayside, 1855, Mrs. Baxter contributed many hymns to collections for Sunday Schools, and Evangelistic Services. Of these, the following are the best known:—
1. Cast thy net again, my brother. Patient toil. Given in the Royal Diadem, N. Y., 1873.
2. Go, work in my vineyard. Duty. Also given in the Royal Diadem, 1873, and Mr. Sankey's S. & Solos, No. 4.
3. I'm kneeling, Lord, at mercy's gate. Lent. In Coronation Hymns, &c, N. Y., 1879.
4. I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done. Longing for rest. Royal Diadem. 1873.
5. In the fadeless spring-time. Heavenly Reunion. In the Royal Diadem, 1873, I. D. Sankey's S. S. & Solos, No. 256, and others. It was written for Mr. H. P. Main in 1872.
6. One by one we cross the river. Death. In Songs of Salvation, N. Y., 1870, I. D. Sankey's S. S. & Solos, No. 357, &c. It dates cir. 1866.
7. Take the name of Jesus with you. Name of Jesus. Written late in 1870, or early in 1871, for W. H. Doane, and pub. in Pure Gold, 1871. It is No. 148 of I. D. Sankey's S. S. & Solos.
8. The Master is coming. Invitation. In Songs of Salvation, 1870, No. 38.
9. There is a gate that stands ajar. Mercy. In New Hallowed Songs, and also the Gospel Songs of P. Bliss, 1874. It was written for S. J. Vail about 1872. It has attained to some popularity. It is given in Mr. Sankey's S. & Solos, No. 2.
-John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
Lydia Baxter
Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary
Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Grand Rapids, MI: Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary
