The Open Gate

Verse 1

There is a gate that stands ajar, And through its portals gleaming A radiance from the cross afar, The Savior’s love revealing.

Chorus

O depth of mercy, can it be That gate was left ajar for me? For me, for me? Was left ajar for me?

Verse 2

That gate ajar stands free for all Who seek through it salvation; The rich and poor, the great and small, Of every tribe and nation.

Verse 3

Press onward, then, though foes may frown, While mercy’s gate is open; Accept the cross, and win the crown, Love’s ever lasting token.

Verse 4

Beyond the river’s brink we’ll lay The cross that here is given, And bear the crown of life away, And love Him more in heaven.