In this awful world of sorrow On this wicked path of sin Never thinking of tomorrow Or what I'd lose in the end Oh I can hear (oh I can hear) the joy bells ringing Where my friends (where my friends) and loved ones wait Oh I can hear the angels singing (sweet singing) Just inside (just inside) those pearly gates I can hear my savior calling Saying come unto me Wash away your sins forever And you shall rest eternally Now I'm safe with my Jesus He will guide me on my way I will sing His praise forever We'll meet in heaven some sweet day