Songs of Summerland ‎#39

39. When the Pearly Gates Unfold

1 I have found a joy in service
This dear world is much to me;
All its pleasures are augmented
Since the light of truth I see,
Tho’ my friends despise, forsake me,
And on me the world looks cold;
Spirit friends will forget me
When the pearly gates unfold.

Refrain:
Life’s morn will soon be waning,
And its evening bells will toll;
But my heart will know no sadness
When the pearly gates unfold.

2 When the voice of lov’d ones call me,
And the angels whisper low;
I will lean upon the dear ones,
Thro’ the valley as I go;
I will claim their precious promise,
Worth to me a world of gold;
“Fear no evil” “I’ll be with thee,”
When the pearly gates unfold. [Refrain]

3 Just beyond the waves of Jordan,
Just beyond the swelling tide;
Blooms the tree of life immortal,
And the living waters glide;
In that happy land of spirits,
Flowers bloom on hills of gold,
And the angels are awaiting
When the pearly gates unfold. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I have found a joy in service
• Title: When the Pearly Gates Unfold
• Author: Herbert Booth
• Refrain First Line: Life's morn will soon be waning
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1943

Tune Information

• Name: [I have found a joy in service]
• Composer: Herbert Booth