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| Text: | So Near to the Kingdom! |
| Author: | C. D. Martin |
| Tune: | [So near to the kingdom of heaven] |
| Composer: | Chas. H. Gabriel |
1 So near to the kingdom of heaven,
But yet outside the gate!
Some day you plan to enter—
“Some day” may be too late!
Refrain:
So near to the kingdom, why hesitate?
So near to the kingdom, why longer wait?
Oh, enter before ’tis forever too late!
So near to the kingdom, so near!
2 So near to the kingdom of heaven!
Almost persuaded now
To trust the blessed Saviour,
Before His scepter bow. [Refrain]
3 So near to the kingdom of heaven!
Your friends are ent’ring in
To find the great salvation
That cleanseth from all sin. [Refrain]
4 So near to the kingdom of heaven,
Yet halting at the door!
Oh, shall your soul, thro’ doubting,
Be lost forevermore? [Refrain]
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | So near to the kingdom of heaven |
| Title: | So Near to the Kingdom! |
| Author: | C. D. Martin |
| Refrain First Line: | So near to the kingdom, why hesitate |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1910 |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | [So near to the kingdom of heaven] |
| Composer: | Chas. H. Gabriel |
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