The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1285

1285. Not far, not far from the kingdom

1 Not far, not far from the kingdom,
Yet in the shadow of sin;
How many are coming and going,
How few are entering in!

Chorus:
Not far, not far from the kingdom,
Yet lingering still at the gateway;
O wait not to get nearer,
But enter while you may.

2 Not far, not far from the gateway
Where voices whisper and wait;
But bearing to enter in boldly,
They linger still at the gate. [Chorus]

3 They catch the strains of music
That floats so sweetly along;
Tho' knowing the song they are singing,
Yet joining not in the song. [Chorus]

4 They're in the dark and the danger,
They're in the night and the cold,
Tho' Jesus is longing to lead them
So kindly into his fold. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Not far, not far from the kingdom
• Refrain First Line: Not far, not far from the kingdom
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 6:2
• Topic: Bible Songs: Invitation
• Source: English

Tune Information

• Name: NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM
• Composer: Warren W. Bentley
• Key: G Major or modal