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Hymns / Music :: Where The Gates Swing Outward Never

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"The gates of [the city] shall not be shut at all by day; for there shall be no night there." Revelation 21:25

Hymns Supplied Through the Gracious Generosity
of the Cyber Hymnal Website

Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (1856-1932)Words and Music: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel, circa 1917


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His son was leaving for World War I, and they did not know if he would return. Among his last words to his father were, "Dad, if I never see you again here, I'll meet you where the gates never swing outward."


Just a few more days to be filled with praise,
And to tell the old, old story;
Then, when twilight falls, and my Savior calls,
I shall go to Him in glory.

Refrain

I'll exchange my cross for a starry crown,
Where the gates swing outward never;
At His feet I'll lay every burden down,
And with Jesus reign forever.

Just a few more years with their toil and tears,
And the journey will be ended;
Then I'll be with Him, where the tide of time
With eternity is blended.

Refrain

Though the hills be steep and the valleys deep,
With no flowers my way adorning;
Though the night be lone and my rest a stone,
Joy awaits me in the morning.

Refrain

What a joy 'twill be when I wake to see
Him for Whom my heart is burning!
Nevermore to sigh, nevermore to die,
For that day my heart is yearning.

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Information about the musical score and the Cyber Hymnal Website
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