The kingdom of God is justice and joy; 

For Jesus restores what sin would destroy. 

God's power and glory in Jesus we know; 

And here and hereafter the kingdom shall grow. 

The kingdom of God is mercy and grace; 

The captives are freed, the sinners find place, 

The outcast are welcomed God's banquet to share; 

And hope is awakened in place of despair. 

The kingdom of God is challenge and choice: 

Believe the good news, repent and rejoice! 

God's love for us sinners brought Christ to his cross: 

Our crisis of judgement for gain or for loss. 

God's kingdom is come, the gift and the goal; 

In Jesus begun, in heaven made whole. 

The heirs of the kingdom shall answer his call; 

And all things cry "Glory!" to God all in all.