THEY COME FROM THE EAST AND WEST

They come from the east and west
They come from the north and south
Invited to join with Jesus as guests
And dwell in their Father’s house
To gaze at His lovely face,
And clothed with His purity
Join with Him in song and joy throughout eternity

Here gathers a countless host
Redeemed by His grace from wrong
No more any sin, no more any tears
No more any night so long
Old things are now passed away
All things are become as new
Joy shall reign eternally for death is ended too

Remember the pearly gate
Stands open for you and me
Our Saviour has gone a place to prepare
For those He from sin set free
Loved ones who have passed away
Are resting within the grave
Awaiting God’s last trumpet call for those He came to save

They come from the thorny path
They come from the stormy sea
They come from the hills, they come from the dales
They come now, O Lord, to Thee
Arrayed in His marriage robes
Their Bridegroom so soon to see
He who hung upon the cross to win the victory