The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#263

263. So near to the Kingdom! yet what dost thou lack

1 So near to the Kingdom! yet what dost thou lack?
So near to the Kingdom! what keepeth thee back?
Renounce every idol, though dear it may be,
And come to the Saviour now pleading with thee!

Refrain:
Calling for thee, calling for thee,
The Saviour is calling, is calling for thee.

2 So near, that thou hearest the songs that resound
From those who, believing, a pardon have found;
So near, yet unwilling to give up thy sin,
When Jesus is waiting to welcome thee in.

3 To die with no hope! hast thou counted the cost?
To die out of Christ, and thy soul to be lost?
So near to the Kingdom! O come, we implore,
While Jesus is pleading, come enter the door!

Text Information

• First Line: So near to the Kingdom! yet what dost thou lack
• Author: Fanny Crosby (1820-1915)
• Refrain First Line: Calling for thee, calling for thee
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The gospel: Invitation

Tune Information

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