Pilgrims to the Pearly Gates

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Heirs of God with Christ our King

Author: Charles Walker Ray
Tune: [Heirs of God with Christ our King]
Published in 7 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 Heirs of God with Christ our King,
We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates;
As we journey let us sing,
We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates.

Refrain:
We are pilgrims to the gates,
To the wondrous pearly gates,
Where the ransomed spirit waits;
We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates.

2 Thro’ the dreary desert wide,
We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates;
Trusting in our Saviour guide,
We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates. [Refrain]

3 Heirs to “Many Mansions” fair,
We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates;
Songs of welcome wait us there,
We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates. [Refrain]

4 Soon we’ll walk each gold-paved street,
We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates;
Soon find rest for toil-worn feet,
We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates. [Refrain]

Source: Worship and Service #96

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Author: Charles Walker Ray

Rv Charles Walker Ray DD USA 1832-1917. Born at Otselic, NY, he became a Baptist minister. He was educated at Hamlton College, Clinton, NY. He earned his doctorate from Monongahela College, Jefferson, PA. That school closed in 1894. He pastored at North Stonington, CT, for a number of years. He also served at Plymouth, NY. He married Julia Tracy Sheffield, and they had a son, Arthur. He wrote a number of books and song books: “Grace Vernon Bussell, the heroine of western Australia” (1878); “Spicy breezes” (1883); “The day school crown” (1892); “The revival helper: a collection of songs for Christian work and worship” (1893); “Bright blossoms of song” (1895); “Zion’s delight” (1901); “The song of songs… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Heirs of God with Christ our King
Title:	Pilgrims to the Pearly Gates
Author:	Charles Walker Ray
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	We are pilgrims to the gates
Copyright:	Public Domain