Tabernacle Hymns ‎#75

75. The Sunset Gate

1 I am trav’ling tow'rd life’s sunset gate,
I’m a pilgrim going home;
For the glow of eventide I wait,
I’m a pilgrim going home.

Refrain:
Evening bells I seem to hear
As the sunset gate draws near!
Evening bells I seem to hear
As the sunset gate draws near.

2 There is tranquil rest when day is done,
I shall lay me down in peace;
When the end is reached at set of sun,
I shall lay me down in peace. [Refrain]

3 By the side of those most near and dear,
I shall drop life’s toil and care;
When the Master’s tender voice I hear,
I shall drop life’s toil and care. [Refrain]

4 I shall rise again at morning dawn,
I shall put on glory then;
With the shadowy veil of death undrawn,
I shall put on glory then. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I am trav'ling tow'rd the sunset gate
• Title: The Sunset Gate
• Author: Julia H. Johnston
• Refrain First Line: Evening bells I seem to hear
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1960
• Topic: Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: [I am trav'ling tow'rd the sunset gate]
• Composer: D. B. Towner
• Key: E♭ Major