The Eastern Gate (I Will Meet You In The Morning) - Piano Hymn Instrumental with Lyrics

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My parents had a cassette tape of a pastor in Florida (his name was Dan Betzer) who did ventriloquism and some songs too. I remember him singing this song and it always stuck with me. Today, I preached the 3rd funeral of a believer in 9 days. What an appropriate time to remember and post this song about meeting our loved ones in heaven!

This song was written in 1905 by Isaiah Martin. It is hard to find in modern hymnals, but definitely an "old red hymnal" song. There are 4 stanzas, and I included the first and last in the playthrough. All 4 stanzas below:

1
I will meet you in the morning,
Just inside the Eastern Gate;
Then be ready, faithful pilgrim,
Lest with you it be too late.

Refrain:
I will meet you, I will meet you
Just inside the Eastern Gate over there;
I will meet you, I will meet you,
I will meet you in the morning over there.

2
If you hasten off to glory,
Linger near the Eastern Gate,
For I’m coming in the morning;
So you’ll not have long to wait. [Refrain]

3
Keep your lamps all trimmed and burning;
For the Bridegroom watch and wait;
He’ll be with us at the meeting
Just inside the Eastern Gate. [Refrain]

4
Oh, the joys of that glad meeting
With the saints who for us wait!
What a blessed, happy meeting
Just inside the Eastern Gate! [Refrain]