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Text:The Very Gate of Heaven
Author:G. P. H.
Tune:[Oh, a lovely valley where living waters flow]
Composer:Rev. G. P. Hott

63. The Very Gate of Heaven

1 Oh, a lovely valley where living waters flow,
Is the very gate of heaven;
And the blooming flowers in sweet profusion grow,
‘Tis the very gate of heaven.

Refrain:
Hosanna, praise His name forever,
All gladness to my heart is given;
This is none other than the house of God,
And the very gate of heav’n.

2 This our Beulah Land where the sun is ever bright,
Is the very gate of heaven;
Here our clouds of sorrow give way to heav’nly light,
‘Tis the very gate of heaven. [Refrain]

3 Let all hearts unite in the praises of His name,
Is the very gate of heaven;
As we sing for aye worthy, worthy is the Lamb,
‘Tis the very gate of heaven. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Oh, a lovely valley where living waters flow
Title: The Very Gate of Heaven
Author: G. P. H.
Refrain First Line: Hosanna, praise His name forever
Language: English
Publication Date: 1902
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Oh, a lovely valley where living waters flow]
Composer: Rev. G. P. Hott
Notes: Public Domain.



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