Gates beyond the tide

1 There are gates beyond the tide,
Gates that stand forever wide,
Where the weary and oppress'd
Shall secure a home of rest.

Chorus:
Oh, to dwell within the gates, the pearly, pearly gates,
Oh, to dwell within the gates of the new Jerusalem!

2 Through the gates the children go,
Where the crystal streams do flow;
Through the gates the aged one
Finds a never-setting sun. [Chorus]

3 There is beauty at the gates,
For a golden crown awaits,
And bright robes of purest white,
To adorn the saints of light. [Chorus]

4 There's a Saviour at the gates,
Who with loving smile awaits
To reward the hero band
Who have fought for Canaan's land. [Chorus]

5 At the gates the Shepherd claims
All the sheep that Jesus names,
Takes them in his gracious arm,
Keeps them safe from every harm. [Chorus]

Source: Kind Words: a new collection of hymns and tunes for sunday schools and the social circle #8