The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#897

897. There Is a Gate That Stands Ajar

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: Oh, depth of mercy! can it be
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 10:19
  ;
  Hebrews 10:22
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Commission: Inviting Men to Christ
• Notes: Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith. Heb. 10:19, 22.

Tune Information

• Name: THE GATE AJAR
• Composer: Silas Jonas Vail, 1818-1884
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Ref.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: M.M. 108