224   Seek Ye First the Kingdom




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Seek ye first the kingdom Tis your Father s will.
So the voice of Jesus bids us follow still.
Savior we would hear Thee Follow find and see;
And in life s adventure Thy disciples be.

[2]
As for hidden treasure Or for matchless pearl
When at last discovered some will sell their all:
So when breaks the vision of that kingdom fair
Ours shall be its riches and its beauty rare.

[3]
As the silent leaven works its secret way
Or as grows the seed grain through the night and day;
Lord so be the increase peaceable but sure
Of Thy word within us And Thy kingdom s power.

[4]
As the tender seedling grows up tall and strong
And the birds of heaven to its branches throng;
So shall all God s children from the east and west
Gather to His kingdom In its shadow rest.

[5]
Humblest shall be greatest poor in spirit reign;
Home shall come the childlike born through Thee again
Eager hearts arrive there on the pilgrim s road
Hail! the kingdom glorious of the living God!