He stood beside the gate of Heaven waiting to go in, And he wondered how this Holy Place Could take a man like him. With shouts of great rejoicing And with music then they came, Of the angels standing by him He asked what could be their name? These are the company of prophets. The goodly fellowship of souls, Who spake God's Word with faith and boldness; Who blessed the poor, and made the wounded whole. Oh, he fell upon his knees, And cried, I am not one of these. He waited 'til another band of shining ones drew nigh, They entered into Heaven with a Hallelujah cry. He asked again, Who are these? Can you tell me whence they came? He seemed to see the answer In a burning tongue of flame. These are the company of martyrs, The mighty fellowship of Saints. Who knew our Lord and walked beside Him. Who ran the holy race and did not faint. Oh, he fell upon his knees, and cried, I am not one of these. Then suddenly, A multitude was heard from far away. Their voices rang with songs of joy Like children at their play. He saw Rahab, He saw David, Mary Magdalene and Paul, And the thief who died by Jesus Was the one who led them all. Who are these?! He almost shouted at the angels. These are the sinners saved by grace! The host of them who called upon the Savior; Washed in Blood and justified by faith! And, Oh... he leaped up from his knees! Oh, I can go in with these!!!! And I can go in, For my heart is free from sin. I've been washed in the Blood, Everlasting life to win. I can rejoice, I can lift up my voice... I can sing... and I can go in. Oh, he thought there could be no Hallelujahs and no cries, For this lowly band of people by the world despised, But as the scenes of heaven opened up before his eyes, He saw the martyrs and the prophets, And the host of heaven rise, And they sang, I can go in. For my heart is free from sin. I've been washed in the blood, Everlasting life to win, I can rejoice, I can lift up my voice... I can sing... And I can go in. I can go in. I can rejoice, I can lift up my voice... I can sing... and I can go in. I can go in.
@@A-G5518 So, she’s not a Jew in Old Testament times, she’s a prostitute, and goes to Heaven when she dies? By faith, she helped the Israelites. She was given unmerited favor. Most would call that grace. There’s no instance in the Bible of someone seeing Heaven or Abrahams Bosom (OT times) where grace isn’t the root. God’s mercy and grace is the larger narrative of the entire Bible.
@@MrSamuelhooper yes, the grace of God is the root of all souls saved from hell but I am referring to the manner of being saved. No one in the OT was saved in the manner that this song is referencing in that verse. The song specifically says "the host of them who called upon the savior..." Rahab didn't call on Jesus to save her. She believed in God and it was counted unto her for righteousness, as the OT worked.
I hear exactly what you are saying. It's important that good solid doctrine be taught. Music is an excellent way to do that. I'm glad your heart is tender to guarding against things that can lead one astray. I think if you were to explain that before you sang this song at church it would still fall under honoring our Savior for His matchless gift of grace in saving us. This song is just incredible in explaining that it's only Jesus's grace that allows us to go in. It's also very good at explaining how humble we really should be that we will be there with giants of our faith that we have no right standing beside, but for God's incredible mercy and saving grace. That's all I can claim. Jesus, you said if I call on your name, and repent, I can go in. Do I deserve it? No, I am not one of these. But oh, there's the thief that hung on the cross beside Jesus. He is saved by grace. Lord, I claim your grace. I can go in.
He stood beside the gate of Heaven waiting to go in,
And he wondered how this Holy Place
Could take a man like him.
With shouts of great rejoicing
And with music then they came,
Of the angels standing by him
He asked what could be their name?
These are the company of prophets.
The goodly fellowship of souls,
Who spake God's Word with faith and boldness;
Who blessed the poor, and made the wounded whole.
Oh, he fell upon his knees,
And cried, I am not one of these.
He waited 'til another band of shining ones drew nigh,
They entered into Heaven with a Hallelujah cry.
He asked again, Who are these?
Can you tell me whence they came?
He seemed to see the answer
In a burning tongue of flame.
These are the company of martyrs,
The mighty fellowship of Saints.
Who knew our Lord and walked beside Him.
Who ran the holy race and did not faint.
Oh, he fell upon his knees, and cried,
I am not one of these.
Then suddenly,
A multitude was heard from far away.
Their voices rang with songs of joy
Like children at their play.
He saw Rahab,
He saw David,
Mary Magdalene and Paul,
And the thief who died by Jesus
Was the one who led them all.
Who are these?!
He almost shouted at the angels.
These are the sinners saved by grace!
The host of them who called upon the Savior;
Washed in Blood and justified by faith!
And, Oh... he leaped up from his knees!
Oh, I can go in with these!!!!
And I can go in,
For my heart is free from sin.
I've been washed in the Blood,
Everlasting life to win.
I can rejoice,
I can lift up my voice...
I can sing... and I can go in.
Oh, he thought there could be no
Hallelujahs and no cries,
For this lowly band of people by the world despised,
But as the scenes of heaven opened up before his eyes,
He saw the martyrs and the prophets,
And the host of heaven rise,
And they sang,
I can go in.
For my heart is free from sin.
I've been washed in the blood,
Everlasting life to win,
I can rejoice,
I can lift up my voice... I can sing...
And I can go in.
I can go in.
I can rejoice, I can lift up my voice...
I can sing... and I can go in.
I can go in.
Amen
Hi :)
Rahab wasn't saved by grace. Disappointed in that part of the song because we cant sing it in our church for that falsehood. Love it otherwise though.
Do you believe Rahab went to Heaven?
@@MrSamuelhooper after Jesus' resurrection, yes. But she wasn't saved by grace like the song insinuates.
@@A-G5518 So, she’s not a Jew in Old Testament times, she’s a prostitute, and goes to Heaven when she dies? By faith, she helped the Israelites. She was given unmerited favor. Most would call that grace. There’s no instance in the Bible of someone seeing Heaven or Abrahams Bosom (OT times) where grace isn’t the root. God’s mercy and grace is the larger narrative of the entire Bible.
@@MrSamuelhooper yes, the grace of God is the root of all souls saved from hell but I am referring to the manner of being saved. No one in the OT was saved in the manner that this song is referencing in that verse. The song specifically says "the host of them who called upon the savior..." Rahab didn't call on Jesus to save her. She believed in God and it was counted unto her for righteousness, as the OT worked.
I hear exactly what you are saying. It's important that good solid doctrine be taught. Music is an excellent way to do that. I'm glad your heart is tender to guarding against things that can lead one astray.
I think if you were to explain that before you sang this song at church it would still fall under honoring our Savior for His matchless gift of grace in saving us. This song is just incredible in explaining that it's only Jesus's grace that allows us to go in. It's also very good at explaining how humble we really should be that we will be there with giants of our faith that we have no right standing beside, but for God's incredible mercy and saving grace. That's all I can claim. Jesus, you said if I call on your name, and repent, I can go in. Do I deserve it? No, I am not one of these. But oh, there's the thief that hung on the cross beside Jesus. He is saved by grace. Lord, I claim your grace. I can go in.