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| Text: | Not far, not far from the kingdom |
| Tune: | NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM |
| Composer: | Warren W. Bentley |
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: | |
| Topic: | Bible Songs: Invitation |
| Source: | English |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM |
| Composer: | Warren W. Bentley |
| Key: | G Major or modal |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |
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