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Open Wide the Door

We are coming, we are coming From the darksome ways of sin

Author: Mrs. C. L. Shacklock
Tune: [We are coming, we are coming] (Allen)
Published in 6 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 We are coming, we are coming
From the darksome ways of sin,
And we seek the heav’nly kingdom,
Jesus, Saviour, let us in!
From the fold, O gentle Shepherd!
We would wander never more;
To Thy loving breast enfold us,
Open wide for us the door.

Chorus:
Open wide for us the door!
We will leave Thee never more;
To Thy loving breast enfold us,
Open wide for us the door.

2 Only thro’ Thy tender mercy
Can we hope to enter there,
Where the stream of life is flowing,
Where the flow’rs are ever fair.
In that home, O blessed Saviour!
When this earthly life is o’er,
We would dwell with Thee forever;
Open wide for us the door. [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.) #46

Author: Mrs. C. L. Shacklock

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Text Information

First Line: We are coming, we are coming From the darksome ways of sin
Title: Open Wide the Door
Author: Mrs. C. L. Shacklock
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Open wide for us the door
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 6 of 6)
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Gleanings of Sacred Song #74

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Gospel Praise Book #46

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Gospel Praise Book. #46

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Sunday School Anthem and Chorus Book #90

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The Gem of Gems #64

Wreath of Praise #d128

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