Songs of Matchless Love ‎#20

20. Gathering Gems for His Crown

1 Gathering from each kindred and nation,
Gathering from the earth’s wide creation,
Gathering in the heirs of salvation,
Gathering souls as gems for His crown.

Refrain:
Gathering gems for the King’s coronation,
Jewels of love from each kindred and nation,
Gathering in the heirs of salvation,
Gathering beautiful gems for His crown.

2 Gathering from the hedges and highways,
Gathering from the lanes and the byways,
Gathering from the far and the nigh ways,
Gathering souls as gems for His crown. [Refrain]

3 Gathering in the sinful and weary,
Out of a life unhappy and dreary,
Unto a life all sun-bright and cheery,
Gathering souls as gems for His crown. [Refrain]

4 Gathering in the lost and transgressing,
Gathering souls their Savior confessing,
Gathering them to share heaven’s blessing,
Gathering them as gems for His crown. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Gathering from each kindred and nation
• Title: Gathering Gems for His Crown
• Author: E. A. H
• Refrain First Line: Gathering gems for the King's coronation
• Publication Date: 1904

Tune Information

• Name: [Gathering from each kindred and nation]
• Composer: Elisha A. Hoffman