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Not Far from the Kingdom of Heaven
FLEE THE DANGER-Geo. B. Holsinger
Not Far from the Kingdom of Heaven
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Not far from the kingdom of heaven,
The kingdom of heaven with men,
And yet in the bondage of Satan,
And yet in the shadow of sin;
Not far from the path that is narrow,
And leadeth to glory on high,
Yet treading the broad road to ruin;
Oh, why is it, sinner, oh, why?
Chorus Not far, not far,
Not far from the kingdom of heaven!
Still treading the broad road to ruin
Yet near to the kingdom of heaven!
Not far, from the kingdom of heaven,
The kingdom of peace and of love,
Yet out on the edge of the desert,
The prodigal's fortune to prove;
Oh, rise, and return to thy Father,
And crave in his mercy a share!
Far off he will see thee and know thee,
And rescue thy soul from despair.
Not far from the kingdom of heaven,
Yet will not on Jesus believe;
O sinner, what terrors await thee!
The blessing of pardon receive;
The portal of mercy is open;
Poor prodigal, do not delay;
Arise, and return to thy Father;
Oh, enter the kingdom to-day!