Abigail Miller - I Can Go In

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He stood beside the gate of Heaven, waiting to go in,
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And he wondered how this Holy Place could take a man like him.
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With shouts of great rejoicing and with music then they came,
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Of the angels standing by him he asked what could be their name?

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"These are the company of prophets.  The goodly fellowship of souls,"
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"Who spake God's Word with faith and boldness; who blessed the poor,
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    and made the wounded whole."
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"Oh," he fell upon his knees, and cried, "I am not one of these."

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He waited 'til another band of shining ones drew nigh,
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They entered into Heaven with a "Hallelujah" cry.
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He asked again, "Who are these?  Can you tell me whence they came?"
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He seemed to see the answer in a burning tongue of flame.

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"These are the company of martyrs, the mighty fellowship of Saints."
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"Who knew our Lord and walked beside Him."
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"Who ran the holy race and did not faint."

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"Oh," he fell upon his knees, and cried, "I am not one of these."

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Then suddenly, a multitude was heard from far away.
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Their voices rang with songs of joy like children at their play.
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He saw Rahab, he saw David, Mary Magdalene and Paul,
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And the thief who died by Jesus was the one who led them all.

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"Who are these?!" he almost shouted at the angels.
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"These are the sinners saved by grace!"
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"The host of them who called upon the Savior;"
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"Washed in Blood and justified by faith!"

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And, Oh...he leaped up from his knees!