The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1311

1311. The Eastern Gate

1. I will meet you in the morning,
Just inside the Eastern Gate.
Then be ready, faithful pilgrim,
Lest with you it be too late.

Refrain
I will meet you, I will meet you
Just inside the Eastern Gate over there.
I will meet you, I will meet you,
I will meet you in the morning over there.

2. If you hasten off to glory,
Linger near the Eastern Gate,
For I’m coming in the morning;
So you’ll not have long to wait. [Refrain]

3. Keep your lamps all trimmed and burning;
For the Bridegroom watch and wait.
He’ll be with us at the meeting
Just inside the Eastern Gate. [Refrain]

4. O the joys of that glad meeting
With the saints who for us wait!
What a blessèd, happy meeting
Just inside the Eastern Gate! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I will meet you in the morning
• Title: The Eastern Gate
• Author: Isaiah G. Martin (1905)
• Refrain First Line: I will meet you, I will meet you
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I will meet you in the morning]
• Composer: Isaiah G. Martin (1905)
• Incipit: 55651 23167 12165
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain