Requirements of the Kingdom are
Much stricter than the law’s decrees;
No other requisite of God
Has ever higher been than these.
“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.
That we the Kingdom enter in
Surpassing righteousness we need
Exceeding that which is of law;
From life alone it must proceed.
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.
That we the Kingdom enter in
A simple child we must become—
Adjustable
obedient
meek—
And everything of self o’ercome.
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.
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.
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.