The essence of the Kingdom is

The essence of the Kingdom is A life that's under heaven's rule, A life whose nature is divine With Christ experienced in full.

Such is this life: in spirit poor, With heart repentant, mourning, meek, Which is to others merciful And purely God Himself doth seek;

As sons of God the peace to make, For righteousness e'en suffering pain; Reviled and hurt for Jesus' sake, Exceeding joyfulness to gain;

As salt to kill corruption rife, In darkness shining as the light, In heart and action right and true, In perfect love to claim no right.

This life self-glory doth renounce And ever for God's kingdom prays; It trusts in God for every need And seeks His kingdom first always.

' Tis strict with self, with others kind, And always dealing with the Lord; It ever does the Father's will And acts according to His word.

To Satan it does not give ground, Not to the world, or self, or sin, But seeks beneath the heaven's rule God's full authority to win.

' Tis such a life which subjugates All things with pow'r to God's behest; The time it hastens when the Lord Will here His kingdom manifest.