The Gates Opened Wide

I walked toward my heavenly home,
The gates swung open wide;
As I slowly entered in,
Jesus stood by my side.

Welcome home, My child, He said,
This is the reason I died;
So, when you came to heaven,
The gates would open wide.

Once more I pictured Calvary,
And my sin He bore on the cross;
I thought of time I'd wasted,
Oh, what a horrible loss.

But then I saw an empty grave,
My heart filled with joy and peace;
For I knew that He had risen,
To give me my release.

So, now I thank my Savior,
For always being my guide;
So that when I get to heaven,
The gates will open wide.