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Pilgrims to the Pearly Gates

Charles Walker Ray • English

Primary Scripture: Revelation 21:21

Verse 1

Heirs of God with Christ our King, We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates; As we journey let us sing, We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates.

Chorus

We are pilgrims to the gates, To the wondrous pearly gates, Where the ransomed spirit waits; We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates.

Verse 2

Thro’ the dreary desert wide, We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates; Trusting in our Saviour guide, We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates.

Chorus

We are pilgrims to the gates, To the wondrous pearly gates, Where the ransomed spirit waits; We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates.

Verse 3

Heirs to “Many Mansions” fair, We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates; Songs of welcome wait us there, We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates.

Chorus

We are pilgrims to the gates, To the wondrous pearly gates, Where the ransomed spirit waits; We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates.

Verse 4

Soon we’ll walk each gold-paved street, We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates; Soon find rest for toil-worn feet, We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates.

Chorus

We are pilgrims to the gates, To the wondrous pearly gates, Where the ransomed spirit waits; We are pilgrims to the beautiful pearly gates.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • revelation 21:21