Gates Of Jerusalem

Am | Em F | G | Am x 2 Am Em F I came in from the wilderness G Am As weary as man can be Am Em F Though my feet were tired my mind was clear G Am My eyes were open to see Am Em F The baptist and his holy cup G Am Caught my eyes just then Am E7 As I stood outside David’s steps F G Am At the gates of Jerusalem Am Em F The city stood upon a hill G Am Past which I could not see Am Em F The promised land it was named G Am But not promised unto me Am Em F So with lepers and the meek G Am I waited until when Am E7 The sky would break for morning light F G Am At the gates of Jerusalem Am | Em F | G | Am x 2 Am Em F The poet lay on the ground G Am With his face in the mud Am Em F They said they didn’t do it G Am That it could be anyone’s blood Am Em F So I heard myself thinking twice G Am What’s mightier the sword or the pen Am E7 As Mary Magdalene comforted me F G Am At the gates of Jerusalem Am Em F I’ve travelled both far and wide G Am Met prophets false and true Am Em F I’ve called on my conscience many a times G Am But never received my due Am Em F From the olive grove across the walls G Am I can hear them shouting again Am E7 So can everyone waiting at F G Am The gates of Jerusalem Am | Em F | G | Am x 2 Am Em F The jackals howl at the moon G Am I turn my head in surprise Am Em F To see Judas staggering in G Am He seems glad to be alive Am Em F His words rang clear as crystal G Am At the Roman sentry men Am E7 I’d rather die than have to wait F G Am At the gates of Jerusalem Am Em F The tax collector, he’s leaving now G Am Along with the thief Am Em F They’re going to make a run for it G Am To the sea of Galilee Am Em F So I join all the fishermen G Am In saying my last amen Am E7 As I pray for what was lost that night F G Am At the gates of Jerusalem