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L. M.
This is the gate of heaven.
Gen. 28:17.
How sweet to leave the world awhile
And seek the presence of our Lord!
Dear Saviour! on thy people smile,
And come according to thy word.
2 From busy scenes we now retreat,
That we may here converse with thee:
Ah! Lord! behold us at thy feet—
Let this the “gate of heaven” be.
3 “Chief of ten thousand!” now appear,
That we by faith may see thy face:
O! grant that we thy voice may hear,
And let thy presence fill this place.
Kelly.