The Open Gate

There is a gate that stands ajar, And through its portals gleaming

Author: Lydia Baxter (1874)
Tune: [There is a gate that stands ajar] (Vail)
Published in 209 hymnals

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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 Press onward, then, though foes may frown,
While mercy’s gate is open;
Accept the cross, and win the crown,
Love’s ever lasting token. [Refrain]

4 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]



Source: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #259

Author: Lydia Baxter

Baxter, Lydia, an American Baptist, was b. at Petersburg, N. York, Sep. 2, 1800, married to Mr. Baxter, and d. in N. Y. June 22, 1874. In addition to her Gems by the Wayside, 1855, Mrs. Baxter contributed many hymns to collections for Sunday Schools, and Evangelistic Services. Of these, the following are the best known:— 1. Cast thy net again, my brother. Patient toil. Given in the Royal Diadem, N. Y., 1873. 2. Go, work in my vineyard. Duty. Also given in the Royal Diadem, 1873, and Mr. Sankey's S. & Solos, No. 4. 3. I'm kneeling, Lord, at mercy's gate. Lent. In Coronation Hymns, &c, N. Y., 1879. 4. I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done. Longing for rest. Royal Diadem. 1873. 5. In the fadeless s… Go to person page >

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The Cyber Hymnal #1685
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Small Church Music #5983
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Timeless Truths #204
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African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #259

Church Hymnal, Mennonite #538

Gospel Songs of Praise #11

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #661

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Sacred Selections for the Church #533

Sacred Songs of the Church #494

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Small Church Music #5983

Songs of Faith and Praise #336

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The Cyber Hymnal #1685

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Timeless Truths #204

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