Joy to the World ‎#218

218. There is a gate 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 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 stands ajar
• Refrain First Line: O, depth of mercy! can it be
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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