Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 ‎#135

135. At the Gates of Day

1 When on earth no more we gather, when this life is o’er,
When our barks have left earth’s moorings for the other shore;
When upon this earthly footstool we no longer stay,
Will you meet me in the morning at the gates of day?

Refrain:
Yes, I’ll meet you up in heaven when this life is past,
When the worn and weary pilgrims gather home at last;
Where the light of God is streaming in a fadeless ray,
I will meet you in the morning at the gates of day.

2 When no more in this dear temple we each other greet,
When on earth no more we worship in communion sweet;
When this life and all its troubles shall have pass’d away,
Will you meet me in the morning at the gates of day? [Refrain]

3 Here on earth we leave each other, best of friends must part,
Tho’ at times our hearts are breaking and the tear-drops start;
But from that bright land of beauty we will never stray,
Will you meet me in the morning at the gates of day? [Refrain]

4 Here we talk about the Saviour who for us hath died,
Here we long to sing the praises of the Crucified;
Shall we in that golden country live with him alway?
Will you meet me in the morning at the gates of day? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When on earth no more we gather, when this life is o'er
• Title: At the Gates of Day
• Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: Yes, I’ll meet you up in heaven when this life is past
• Publication Date: 1897

Tune Information

• Name: [When on earth no more we gather, when this life is o'er]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney