1 Love divine, so great and wondrous,
Deep and mighty, pure, sublime;
Coming from the heart of Jesus--
Just the same thro' tests of time.
Refrain:
He the pearly gates will open,
So that I may enter in;
For He purchased my redemption,
And forgave me all my sin.
2 Like a dove when hunted, frightened,
As a wounded fawn was I,
Brokenhearted, yet He healed me--
He will heed the sinner’s cry. (Refrain)
3 Love divine, so great and wondrous--
All my sins He then forgave,
I will sing His praise forever,
For His blood, His pow'r to save. (Refrain)
4 In life’s eventide, at twilight,
At His door I’ll knock and wait;
By the precious love of Jesus,
I shall enter heaven’s gate. (Refrain)
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Love divine, so great and wondrous |
| Title: | Love Divine, So Great and Wondrous |
| Author: | Frederick A. Blom, 1867-1927 |
| Translator: | Nathaniel Carlson, 1879-1957 |
| Publication Date: | 1974 |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 Ref. |
| Scripture: | Philippians 1:6; Colossians 3:14; Revelation 4:10; Revelation 22:14 |
| Topic: | Christ: Love of; Christ: Savior; Funeral |
| Refrain First Line: | He the pearly gates will open |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | PEARLY GATES |
| Composer: | Elsie Ahlwén (1930) |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 Ref. |
| Key: | G Major or modal |