The Morning Star ‎#102

102. Sweeping thro' the gates

1 Who, who are these beside the chilly wave,
Just on the borders of the silent grave,
Shouting Jesus’ power to save,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Chorus:
"Sweeping thro' the gates" to the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb,"
"Sweeping thro' the gates" to the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb."

2 These, these are they who in affliction's woes,
Ever have found in Jesus calm repose,
Such as from a pure heart flows,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb?"

Chorus:
"Sweeping thro' the gates" to the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb,"
"Sweeping thro' the gates" to the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb."

3 These, these are they who in conflict dire,
Boldly have stood amid the hottest fire,
Jesus now says, "Come up higher,"
Washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Chorus:
"Sweeping thro' the gates" to the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb,"
"Sweeping thro' the gates" to the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb."

4 Safe, safe upon the ever-shining shore,
Sin, pain, and death, and sorrow are all o'er,
Happy now and evermore,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb.

Chorus:
Sweeping thro' the streets of the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb,"
"Sweeping thro' the gates" to the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb."

5 May we, O Lord, be now entirely Thine,
Daily, from sin, be kept by power divine,
Then in heav'n the saints we'll join,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb.

Chorus:
"Sweeping thro' the gates" of the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb,"
"Sweeping thro' the gates" to the New Jerusalem,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb."

Text Information

• First Line: Who, who are these beside the chilly wave
• Title: Sweeping thro' the gates
• Author: T. C. O'Kane
• Publication Date: 1877
• Copyright: From "Songs of Worship." By permission.

Tune Information

• Name: [Who, who are these beside the chilly wave]
• Composer: T. C. O'Kane
• Key: E Major