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.