D G
He stood beside the gate of Heaven, waiting to go in,
C Em C D
And he wondered how this Holy Place could take a man like him.
G Bm G
With shouts of great rejoicing and with music then they came,
C Em C D-A-D
Of the angels standing by him he asked what could be their name?
Em C G D Em C G-D
"These are the company of prophets. The goodly fellowship of souls,"
Em C G D Em
"Who spake God's Word with faith and boldness; who blessed the poor,
C D
and made the wounded whole."
G C Em C D G-Em-G-C-G
"Oh," he fell upon his knees, and cried, "I am not one of these."
D-G
He waited 'til another band of shining ones drew nigh,
C Em C D
They entered into Heaven with a "Hallelujah" cry.
G
He asked again, "Who are these? Can you tell me whence they came?"
C D
He seemed to see the answer in a burning tongue of flame.
Em C G D Em C D
"These are the company of martyrs, the mighty fellowship of Saints."
Em C G
"Who knew our Lord and walked beside Him."
D-Em C D
"Who ran the holy race and did not faint."
G Em-G-Em D G-Em-C-G
"Oh," he fell upon his knees, and cried, "I am not one of these."
D G Em
Then suddenly, a multitude was heard from far away.
C D
Their voices rang with songs of joy like children at their play.
G
He saw Rahab, he saw David, Mary Magdalene and Paul,
C Em C D
And the thief who died by Jesus was the one who led them all.
Em C G
"Who are these?!" he almost shouted at the angels.
D Em C D
"These are the sinners saved by grace!"
Em C G D
"The host of them who called upon the Savior;"
Em C D
"Washed in Blood and justified by faith!"
G Em C
And, Oh...he leaped up from his knees!