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Gates of the beautiful,
golden and bright,
Guarding that city
of splendor and light;
Oft I behold thee,
in distance and dream,
Flash in the sunlight
of heavenly gleam.
Gates ajar for me,
beautiful gates ajar for me;
City of gold with joys untold,
Beautiful gates ajar for me.
Gates of the beautiful,
lofty and grand,
Swung by the touch
of some bright angel hand;
Down from the portals
there floats a sweet song,
Waked by the lips
of the purified throng.
Gates ajar for me,
beautiful gates ajar for me;
City of gold with joys untold,
Beautiful gates ajar for me.
Gates of the beautiful,
gates of pure gold,
How can I picture your glories untold?
Eagerly yearning my spirit doth wait
Till I shall come to the beautiful gate.
Gates ajar for me,
beautiful gates ajar for me;
City of gold with joys untold,
Beautiful gates ajar for me.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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10 10 10 10 and refrain
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Dates:
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1897
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Bible Refs:
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Rev 21:25;
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MUSIC
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Name:
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GATES OF THE BEAUTIFUL
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Meter:
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10 10 10 10 and refrain
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Dates:
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