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!
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.
Plead — - ing with thee!
The Saviour is pleading, is pleading with thee!
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!
Plead — - ing with thee!
The Saviour is pleading, is pleading with thee!