Author: Frederick A. Blom; Nathaniel Carlson Hymnal: The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #541 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain 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 thru 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] Topics: Christ Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death; Christ Grace, Love and Mercy; Funeral Hymns; Life Everlasting Tune Title: PEARLY GATES
He the Pearly Gates Will Open