Not Far from the Kingdom
Frederic Smith • English
Primary Scripture: Mark 12:34
Verse 1
Not far, not far from the kingdom, Yet in the shadow of sin; How many coming and going! But few are entering in!
Chorus
Not far, not far from the kingdom, Yet lingering still at the gate; O wait no longer, dear brother, But enter ere ‘tis too late.
Verse 2
Not far, not far from the gateway, Where voices whisper and wait; But fearing to enter in boldly, They linger still at the gate!
Chorus
Not far, not far from the kingdom, Yet lingering still at the gate; O wait no longer, dear brother, But enter ere ‘tis too late.
Verse 3
They catch the strains of the music, That floats so sweetly along; Tho’ knowing the song they are singing, Yet joining not in the song.
Chorus
Not far, not far from the kingdom, Yet lingering still at the gate; O wait no longer, dear brother, But enter ere ‘tis too late.
Verse 4
They’re in the dark and the danger; They’re in the night and the cold, Tho’ He is now longing to lead them So kindly into the fold.
Chorus
Not far, not far from the kingdom, Yet lingering still at the gate; O wait no longer, dear brother, But enter ere ‘tis too late.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- mark 12:34
Reference 2
- 2-corinthians 6:2