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 !
Plead - - ing with thee! . . . The Saviour is pleading, is pleading with 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 ! oh come, we implore ! While Jesus is pleading, come enter the door !