African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#259

259. There Is a Gate That Stands Ajar

1 There is a gate that stands ajar,
And through its portals gleaming
A radiance from the cross afar,
The Savior’s love revealing.

Refrain:
O depth of mercy, can it be
That gate was left ajar for me?
For me, for me?
Was left ajar for me?

2 That gate ajar stands free for all
Who seek through it salvation;
The rich and poor, the great and small,
Of every tribe and nation. [Refrain]

3 Press onward, then, though foes may frown,
While mercy’s gate is open;
Accept the cross, and win the crown,
Love’s ever lasting token. [Refrain]

4 Beyond the river’s brink we’ll lay
The cross that here is given,
And bear the crown of life away,
And love Him more in heaven. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: There is a gate that stands ajar
• Title: There Is a Gate That Stands Ajar
• Author: Lydia Baxter, 1809-1874
• Refrain First Line: O depth of mercy, can it be
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 108:4
• Topic: The Christian Life: Repentance and Forgiveness; Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: GATES AJAR
• Composer: Silas J. Vail, 1818-1884
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Key: C Major