Through The Gates Of Pearl And Jasper

Through the gates of pearl and jasper

To the city paved with gold,

When the ransomed host shall enter,

And their gracious Lord behold.

When they meet in blissful triumph

By the tree of life so fair

Shall we join the noble army,

And receive a welcome there?

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By the grace of God we'll meet

In the city's golden street

Shouting, glory! hallelujah!

At the dear Redeemer's feet.

When the harvest work is ended,

And the summer days are past,

When the reapers go rejoicing

To their bright reward at last;

When the white robed angel leads them

To the gates of joy so fair,

Shall we join their happy number?

Will they bid us welcome there?

Refrain

Let us follow on with firmness,

Keeping ever in the way

Where our blessèd Lord has taught us,

To be faithful, watch and pray;

Then, in garments pure and spotless,

By the tree of life so fair,

We shall sing through endless ages

With the countless millions there.

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