Where the Gates Swing Outward Never

Just a few more days to be filled with praise

Author: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
Tune: [Just a few more days to be filled with praise]
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1 Just a few more days to be filled with praise,
And to tell the old, old story;
Then, when twilight falls, and my Savior calls,
I shall go to Him in glory.

Chorus:
I’ll exchange my cross for a starry crown,
Where the gates swing outward never;
At His feet I’ll lay ev'ry burden down,
And with Jesus reign forever.

2 Just a few more years with their toil and tears,
And the journey will be ended;
Then I’ll be with Him, where the tide of time
With eternity is blended. [Chorus]

3 Tho' the hills be steep and the valleys deep,
With no flow'rs my way adorning;
Tho' the night be lone and my rest a stone,
Joy awaits me in the morning. [Chorus]

4 What a joy ’twill be when I wake to see
Him for whom my heart is burning!
Nevermore to sigh, nevermore to die--
For that day my heart is yearning. [Chorus]

Source: Victory Songs: For the Church, Sunday School and Evangelistic Services. #18

Author: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel

Pseudonyms: C. D. Emerson, Charlotte G. Homer, S. B. Jackson, A. W. Lawrence, Jennie Ree… Go to person page >

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First Line: Just a few more days to be filled with praise
Title: Where the Gates Swing Outward Never
Author: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I'll exchange my cross for a starry crown
Publication Date: 1920
Copyright: Public Domain

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Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #267

Great Songs of the Church (Revised) #556

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #378

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Sacred Selections for the Church #421

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