The doorway of prayer

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I want to come into thy kingdom

Author: Victor M. Hastfield
Tune: [I want to come into Thy kingdom]
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1 I want to come into Thy kingdom,
I'm longing it's pleasures to share;
I know there awaits me a welcome,
So I'll start thro' the doorway of pray'r.

Chorus:
It is standing ajar,
And the gleam of a star
Shines thro' it and beckons me there;
Lord, trusting Thy grace
I shall look on Thy face,
When I enter the doorway of pray'r.

2 I want to bear witness for Jesus;
His banner of love I would bear;
I know He will use me for service,
So I'll enter the doorway of pray'r. [Chorus]

3 I want to be strong when temptations
Creep into my breast unaware;
I know I shall win a glad vict'ry
If I seek thro' the doorway of pray'r. [Chorus]

4 I want to have wisdom and courage;
I'm willing to do and to dare;
Thy presence shall be my protection
If I enter the doorway of pray'r. [Chorus]

Source: Victory Songs: For the Church, Sunday School and Evangelistic Services. #118

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Author: Victor M. Hastfield

Born: February 24, 1859, Murray, Indiana. Died: December 20, 1945, Winona Lake, Indiana. Buried: Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Indiana. A devout Presbyterian family, the Hatfields moved to Ossian, Indiana, in 1867. Victor attended the local Ossian schools, plus by a special course under Reverend A. Mayn. He spent a year at Elder’s Ridge Academy in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, under Dr. Alexander Donaldson, then attended the University of Wooster, where he took classical courses. Upon return to Ossian, Victor joined his father Hiram in his mercantile business, Hatfield & Son. Victor eventually took over the business, and branched out into selling musical instruments, including pianos and organs. Victor married Estella E. King in 1… Go to person page >

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First Line:	I want to come into thy kingdom
Title:	The doorway of prayer
Author:	Victor M. Hastfield
Refrain First Line:	It is standing ajar
Copyright:	Public Domain