#224Seek Ye First the Kingdom

Seek ye first the kingdom, 'Tis your Father's will. So the voice of Jesus bids us follow still.

As for hidden treasure, Or for matchless pearl, When at last discovered, some will sell their all;

As the silent leaven works its secret way, Or as grows the seed grain through the night and day;

As the tender seedling grows up tall and strong, And the birds of heaven to its branches throng;

Humblest shall be greatest, poor in spirit reign; Home shall come the childlike, born through Thee again;

Savior, we would hear Thee, So, when breaks the vision of that kingdom fair, So shall all God's children, Eager hearts arrive there

And in life's adventure Ours shall be its riches Or Thy word with us, Guide us, the kingdom glorious

And Thy disciples be. And its beauty rare. And Thy kingdom's power. Of the living God!