The Sunset Gate

Verse 1

I am trav’lling t’ward life’s sunset gate, I’m a pilgrim going home; For the glow of eventide I wait— I’m a pilgrim going home.

Chorus

Ev’ning bells I seem to hear As the sunset gate draws near; Ev’ning bells I seem to hear As the sunset gate draws near!

Verse 2

There is tranquil rest when day is done, I shall lay me down in peace; When the end is reach’d at set of sun, I shall lay me down in peace.

Verse 3

By the side of those most near and dear, I shall drop life’s toil and care; When the Master’s tender voice I hear, I shall drop life’s toil and care.

Verse 4

I shall rise again at morning dawn, I shall put on glory then; With the shad’wy veil of death undrawn, I shall put on glory then.