

Author: Gracia Grindal Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #275 (1989) Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.5 First Line: The kingdom of God is like Refrain First Line: It is like the kingdom of God Lyrics: 1 The kingdom of God is like a grain of mustard seed.
When it is sown in the earth, it is the smallest seed.
[Refrain:]
It is like the kingdom of God and a mystery.
2 For when it is sown, it grows into the largest plant,
greater than all of the herbs, and grows into a tree. (Refrain)
3 It grows so birds can rest inside its crown of leaves,
deep in its shadows, away from any evil prey. (Refrain)
4 And so we can liken it to seeds which make a tree
larger than all of the trees from just the smallest seed. (Refrain)
Topics: Biblical Narrative; Jesus Christ; Kingdom of God Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32 Languages: English Tune Title: MUSTARD SEED
The Kingdom of God