Lift Up Thy Portal

D. B. Purinton • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 24:7

Verse 1

When I am weary, Toiling, oppressed— Life’s journey dreary, Hopeless, unblest,—

Chorus

Lift up thy portal, City immortal; High, heav’nly portal, Open to me.

Verse 2

When I am straying Far from my God— Duty delaying, Roaming abroad,—

Chorus

Lift up thy portal, City immortal; High, heav’nly portal, Open to me.

Verse 3

Wand’ring in darkness, Sorrow and sin, Jesus my Saviour Bids me come in.

Chorus

Lift up thy portal, City immortal; High, heav’nly portal, Open to me.

Verse 4

When, at death’s river, Trembling I stand— Earth gone forever, Judgment at hand,—

Chorus

Lift up thy portal, City immortal; High, heav’nly portal, Open to me.

Scripture References

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