Waiting At the Door

K. M. Reasoner • English

Primary Scripture: John 14:3

Verse 1

We are waiting for the Master Who will bid us rise and come To the glory of His presence In that everlasting home.

Chorus

They are waiting at the portal, All the lov’d ones gone before, Waiting only for our coming, Waiting at the open door.

Verse 2

Many weary days we travel In the darkest storm and strife, Bearing many a heavy burden Ere we reach the higher life.

Chorus

They are waiting at the portal, All the lov’d ones gone before, Waiting only for our coming, Waiting at the open door.

Verse 3

Many friends who journey’d with us Found that portal long ago; One by one they left us battling With our dark and crafty foe.

Chorus

They are waiting at the portal, All the lov’d ones gone before, Waiting only for our coming, Waiting at the open door.

Verse 4

Yes, their pilgrimage was shorter And their triumph sooner won; But how lovingly they’ll greet us When the toils of life are done!

Chorus

They are waiting at the portal, All the lov’d ones gone before, Waiting only for our coming, Waiting at the open door.

Scripture References

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