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86. Throw Open The Gates Afar

1 My treasures are gathering yonder,
I am loosing my hold on the earth,
The Saviour is gently preparing,
My soul for its heavenly birth:
The idols once loved are all broken,
And the cords that have bound me are riven,
My spirit is pluming its pinions
For its beautiful home in Heaven:

Chorus: I am coming, O glorified loved ones,
Throw open the gates afar,
I am coming to be where my Jesus
And the beautiful angels are,
I am coming to be where my Jesus
And the beautiful angels are.

2 My spirit is growing world-weary,
For the vision of Heaven appears,
Where eyes will no longer be teary
As here, through the long, sad years.
My life is now slowly receding,
And the death-angel stands at the door,
The glorified loved ones are waiting
To welcome me to yon shore. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: My treasures are gathering yonder
Title: Throw Open The Gates Afar
Author: E. A. Hoffman
Refrain First Line: I am coming, O glorified loved ones
Language: English
Publication Date: 1873
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [My treasures are gathering yonder]
Composer (melody): E. A. Hoffman
Harmonizer: T. C. O'Kane
Incipit: 33334 32277 12234
Key: Eā™­ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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