| 1 | Requirements of the Kingdom are |
| | Much stricter than the law’s decrees; |
| | No other requisite of God |
| | Has ever higher been than these. |
| 2 | ”Repent, the Kingdom has come near,” |
| | This is the Kingdom’s first demand; |
| | A change of mind we all must have |
| | And on God’s side must firmly stand. |
| 3 | That we the Kingdom enter in, |
| | Surpassing righteousness we need, |
| | Exceeding that which is of law; |
| | From life alone it must proceed. |
| 4 | That we the Kingdom enter in, |
| | We need to do the Father’s will, |
| | Not by our choice to work or act |
| | But His one purpose to fulfill. |
| 5 | That we the Kingdom enter in, |
| | A simple child we must become- |
| | Adjustable, obedient, meek- |
| | And everything of self o’ercome. |
| 6 | The Heav’nly Kingdom e’en requires |
| | That we as God should perfect be; |
| | This standard we must fully meet |
| | That we may share its ecstasy. |
| 7 | The Kingdom is the reign of God; |
| | To match His nature is required; |
| | ’Tis only by the life of God |
| | The Kingdom’s entry is acquired. |
| 8 | The Kingdom is the rule of heav’n; |
| | With heaven’s state we must accord; |
| | ’Tis only by the life of heav’n |
| | That we may share it with the Lord. |
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