I'm waiting at the gate, looking for my ride Soon to take me to my home on high Angel bands a coming From the other side I don't want to be late, I'm waiting at the gate. I can hear the thunder, the time's at hand Joybells are ringing in the promised land Jesus is a coming my soul to take Yes, my Lord sees me waiting at the gate. I'm a' leaving the world, no more to do All of my work on earth is through I've fought the fight, I've kept the faith Well, I'm ready to go, I'm waiting at the gate. I can hear the thunder, the time's at hand Joybells are ringing in the promised land Jesus is a coming my soul to take Yes, my Lord sees me waiting at the gate. I can hear the thunder, the time's at hand Joybells are ringing in the promised land Jesus is a coming my soul to take Yes, my Lord sees me waiting at the gate