The night is dark, the storm is loud; Beneath its force the trees are bowed; Yet still the pearly gate I see, Where angels stand to welcome me. Refrain To welcome me, to welcome me, The angels stand to welcome me. My heart is sad, deep sorrows roll, Like streams of fire across my soul; And yet the pearly gate I see, Where angels stand to welcome me. Refrain With fears without, and foes within, I seem almost subdued by sin; And yet the pearly gate I see, Where angels stand to welcome me. Refrain The road is rough, my feet are sore, I long to have the journey o’er; And yet the pearly gate I see, Where angels stand to welcome me. Refrain My eyes are dim, and faint my breath, Within me are the seeds of death; But still the pearly gate I see, Where angels stand to welcome me. Refrain When life is gone, and in my breast All grief and fears are hushed to rest, I hope the pearly gate to see, Where angels stand to welcome me. Refrain |