The New Church Hymnal ‎#493

493. He the Pearly Gates Will Open

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: He the Pearly Gates Will Open
• Author: Fred Blom
• Translator: Nathaniel Carlson
• Refrain First Line: He the pearly gates will open
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Eternal Life; Love: God's Love; Christ: His love

Tune Information

• Name: [Love Divine, so great and wondrous]
• Composer: Elsie Ahlwen
• Key: G Major