When The Pearly Gates Are Opened

When the pearly gates are opened

To a sinner "saved by grace,"

When thro' everlasting mercy,

I behold my Savior's face,

When I enter in the mansions

Of the city bright and fair,

I shall have a royal welcome,

For I'll be no stranger there.

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I shall be no stranger there;

Jesus will my place prepare;

He will meet me, He will greet me;

I shall be no stranger there.

Thro' time's ever changing seasons,

I am pressing t'ward the goal;

'Tis my heart's sweet native country,

'Tis the homeland of my soul;

Many loved ones, clothed with beauty,

In those wondrous glories share;

When I rise, redeemed, forgiven,

I shall be no stranger there.

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There my dear Redeemer liveth,

Blessèd Lamb upon the throne;

By the crimson marks upon them,

He will surely claim His own.

So, whenever sad or lonely,

Look beyond the earthly care;

Weary child of God, remember,

You will be no stranger there.

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