Gospel Praise Book. ‎#134

134. The Portals of Pearl

1 When ent’ring the portals of pearl
I’ll meet all the lov’d and the blest,
And gaze on the city of gold,
And see the bright mansions of rest.

Chorus:
O glorious sight! transcendent delight!
The King in His beauty to see;
His image to bear, and His glory to share,
O, that will be heaven for me, for me,
O, that will be heaven for me.

2 Away from these scenes of delight,
My eyes I shall hasten to turn
To Him who hath ransom’d my soul,
To Jesus, the Lamb on the throne. [Chorus]

3 Whom have I in heaven but Thee?
No object, below or above,
So precious as Jesus to me,
So wondrous, so boundless His love! [Chorus]

4 To dwell in His presence on high,
His own blessed image to bear,—
This, this is the fulness of joy
My spirit is longing to share! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: When ent'ring the portals of pearl
• Title: The Portals of Pearl
• Author: Mary D. James
• Refrain First Line: O glorious sight! transcendent delight
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: [When ent'ring the portals of pearl]
• Composer: W. J. Kirkpatrick