250. O Do Not Let the Word Depart (O Why Not To-night?)

1 O do not let the word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light;
Poor sinner, harden not your heart;
Be saved, O tonight.

Refrain:
O why not tonight?
O why not tonight?
Wilt thou be saved?
Then why not tonight?

2 Tomorrow’s sun may never rise
To bless thy long deluded sight;
This is the time, O then be wise,
Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain]

3 Our Lord in pity lingers still,
And wilt thou thus His love requite?
Renounce at once thy stubborn will,
Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain]

4 Our blessed Lord refused none
Who would to Him their souls unite;
Believe, obey, the work is done;
Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: O do not let the word depart
Title: O Do Not Let the Word Depart (O Why Not To-night?)
Author: Elizabeth Reed, 1794-1867
Refrain First Line: O why not to-night?
Meter: 85.85. with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture: ;
Topic: The Christian Life: Call to Discipleship; Invitation
Tune Information
Name: O WHY NOT TONIGHT
Composer: J. Calvin Bushey
Meter: 85.85. with Refrain
Key: E♭ Major



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