When God opens Heaven's gates br As we cross that gulf so wide, br The arms of Jesus open br As our soul will there abide. br When God opens heaven's gates br We'll see beauty all around, br Our loved ones, too, will greet us, br As we leave this earth behind. br When God opens Heaven's gates br There'll be singing angels there, br The awesome peace and joyfulness br Will permeate the air. br As God opens Heaven's gates br And His Light takes place of day, br Jesus welcomes us forever br As the ones who found "The Way.