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Just One Way to the Gate

James Rowe (1920) • English

Primary Scripture: John 14:6

Verse 1

There are many paths through this world of sin, But there’s only one I shall travel in; ’Tis the old Cross Road, or the way called “Straight”— There is just one way to the pearly gate.

Chorus

There is just one way to the pearly gate, To the crown of life and the friends who wait; ’Tis the old Cross Road, or the way called “Straight”— There is just one way to the pearly gate.

Verse 2

There are some who sneer at the old Cross Road, At the pearly gate and the soul’s abode; Yet I mind them not, but, with happy song And assurance sweet, still I press along.

Chorus

There is just one way to the pearly gate, To the crown of life and the friends who wait; ’Tis the old Cross Road, or the way called “Straight”— There is just one way to the pearly gate.

Verse 3

Others risk their souls on some new-made way, Thinking they will come to the gate some day; Oh, may they find out, ere their lives are done, That the old Cross Road is the only one.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 14:6