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When The Gates Swing Wide

Written by Gene Ezell

Tery Wayne Wilkins, 273 Watch This Music/BMI     
Regina Walden, Chris White Music, Asheville Music Publishing/BMI
Gene Ezell, Chris White Music//BMI

[Verse 1]
The journey has been sweet so far
Even though the road’s been hard  
It’s been worth all the struggle
Every prayer has led me closer
To the One who has been with me from the start

[Chorus]
Oh the joy that’s now awaiting
When I reach the other side
I’m gonna walk down the streets of gold and glory
Lifting my voice telling my story
I may just take a swim in the River Of Life
I’ll thank God for the narrow road 
When the gates swing wide

[Verse 2]
I’ll celebrate my first day home
Rejoicing will go on and on
All the saints will be singing
(And) just think it’s just beginning
Oh to see so many loved ones round the throne

[Chorus] 

[Bridge]
Come and go with me, leave your cares
It’s gonna be wonderful over there……over there

[Chorus]

[Chorus]

[TAG]
I’ll thank God for the narrow road 
When the gates swing wide