Gates Of The Beautiful

Gates of the beautiful, golden and bright,

Guarding that city of splendor and light;

Oft I behold thee, in distance and dream,

Flash in the sunlight of heavenly gleam.

Refrain

Gates ajar for me, beautiful gates ajar for me;

City of gold with joys untold,

Beautiful gates ajar for me.

Gates of the beautiful, lofty and grand,

Swung by the touch of some bright angel hand;

Down form the portals there floats a sweet song,

Waked by the lips of the purified throng.

Refrain

Gates of the beautiful, gates of pure gold,

How can I picture your glories untold?

Eagerly yearning my spirit doth wait

Till I shall come to the beautiful gate.

Refrain