The Angel at the Portal

I fear not the gloom of midnight

Author: Asa Hull
Tune: [I fear not the gloom of midnight]
Published in 7 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 I fear not the gloom of midnight,
I dread not the storm at sea;
My Savior can calm the raging billows,
And illumine a path for me.
I fear not, O, I fear not,
Nor heed darksome waves of sin;
For the Angel is waiting at the portal
Of glory to let me in.

Chorus:
Waiting, waiting, waiting to let me in;
For the Angel is waiting at the portal,
Is waiting to let me in.

2 I heed not the world’s allurements,
While glory’s bright star I see;
I’ll steer for the bright and shining portal,
That the angel will ope for me.
I’m seeking for joys immortal,
And crowns that the righteous win;—
And the angel is waiting at the portal
Of glory to let me in. [Chorus]

3 I shrink not from cross or trial,
I shun not the narrow way;
I’ll watch at the ever-op’ning portal
For a glimpse of eternal day.
I’ll join in the praise eternal,
And here will my song begin;
For the angel is waiting at the portal
Of glory to let me in. [Chorus]


Source: Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #26

Author: Asa Hull

Asa Hull USA 1828-1907. Born in Keene, NY, he became a music publisher in New York City. He married Emma F Atherton, and they had a daughter, Harriett. He wrote many tunes and authored temperance rallying songs. He published 33 works, of which 21 were songbooks, between 1863-1895. He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I fear not the gloom of midnight
Title: The Angel at the Portal
Author: Asa Hull
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Waiting, waiting, waiting
Copyright: Public Domain

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Gospel Praise Book #26

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