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Throw Open the Gates

Throw open the gates of the city, The city of crystal and gold

Author: Lewis E. Jones
Tune: [Throw open the gates of the city] (Nickle)
Published in 5 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Throw open the gates of the city,
The city of crystal and gold,
That all who accept of the Savior
May enter with joy to the fold.

Refrain:
Throw open the gates of the city,
That its light may shine out on the way;
Throw open the gates of the city,
We are nearing its portals today.

2 Throw open the gates of the city,
The city of joy and of love,
That its light may shine out on the pathway
That leads to bright mansions above. [Refrain]

3 Throw open the gates of the city,
Let it’s glory shine out like a star,
That the millions who know not the Savior
May hasten from near and afar. [Refrain]

Source: Honey Out of the Rock: a compilation of sacred songs and hymns for use in gospel meetings and other religious services #14

Author: Lewis E. Jones

Pseudonyms: Mary Slater… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Throw open the gates of the city, The city of crystal and gold
Title: Throw Open the Gates
Author: Lewis E. Jones
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Throw open the gates of the city
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

Beautiful Songs of Zion, a Collection of New and Old Songs #d163

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Gospel Herald in Song #166

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Honey Out of the Rock #14

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Honey Out of the Rock #14

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Imperial Songs #161

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