Appears in 46 hymnals Lyrics: 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] Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2 Used With Tune: NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM Text Sources: English
Not far, not far from the kingdom
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