where the gates swing outward never

just a few more days to be filled with praise,
and to tell the old, old story;
then, when twilight falls, and my savior calls,
i shall go to him in glory.

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i’ll exchange my cross for a starry crown,
where the gates swing outward never;
at his feet i’ll lay every burden down,
and with jesus reign forever.

just a few more years with their toil and tears,
and the journey will be ended;
then i’ll be with him, where the tide of time
with eternity is blended.

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though the hills be steep and the valleys deep,
with no flowers my way adorning;
though the night be lone and my rest a stone,
joy awaits me in the morning.

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what a joy ’twill be when i wake to see
him for whom my heart is burning!
nevermore to sigh, nevermore to die,
for that day my heart is yearning.

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