The Morning Star ‎#40

40. Not far from the kingdom

1 Not far from the kingdom, why will you delay?
Since Jesus, the Savior, is calling today;
Oh, why are you waiting, say, why will you die?
Not far from the kingdom, why halting so nigh?

Chorus:
Not far, Not far,
Not far from the kingdom of God
Not far, Not far,
Not far from the kingdom of God.

2 Not far from the kingdom, the Lamb has been slain,
And pardon is offered again and again;
Then tarry no longer, the Spirit says come,
The Father is waiting to welcome you home. [Chorus]

3 Not far from the kingdom, we're praying for you,
Believe on the Savior, behold Him in view;
Obey Him, and serve Him, His Spirit He'll give,
Not far from the kingdom, oh, turn you and live. [Chorus]

4 Not far from the kingdom, and yet to be lost,
Salvation is purchased, Christ's blood it has cost;
Almost now persuaded, redemption is nigh,
The harvest is passing, Oh, why will ye die? [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Not far from the kingdom, why will you delay?
• Title: Not far from the kingdom
• Author: K. S.
• Refrain First Line: Not far, Not far
• Publication Date: 1877
• Scripture:
  Mark 12:31

Tune Information

• Name: [Not far from the kingdom, why will you delay?]
• Composer: Knowles Shaw
• Key: F Major or modal