Christ in Song ‎#91

91. The Gate Ajar for Me

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

Chorus:
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 thro' it salvation;
The rich and poor, the great and small,
Of ev'ry tribe and nation. [Chorus]

3 Press onward, then, tho' foes may frown;
While mercy's gate is open
Accept the cross, and win the crown,
Love's everlasting token. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: There is a gate that stands ajar
• Title: The Gate Ajar for Me
• Author: Mrs. Lydia Baxter
• Refrain First Line: O depth of mercy! can it be
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance

Tune Information

• Name: [There is a gate that stands ajar]
• Composer: S. J. Vail
• Key: C Major