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