299. Oh, Do Not Let the Word Depart

1 Oh, do not let the Word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light.
Poor sinner, harden not thy heart,
Thou wouldst be saved,—why not tonight?

2 Our God in pity lingers still,
And wilt thou thus His love requite?
Renounce at once Thy stubborn will.
Thou wouldst be saved,—why not tonight?

3 The world has nothing left to give;
It has no new, no pure delight,
Oh, try the life which Christians live!
Thou wouldst be saved,—why not tonight?

4 Our blessed Lord refuses none
Who would to Him their souls unite;
Then be the work of grace begun,
Thou wouldst be saved,—why not tonight?

Text Information
First Line: Oh, do not let the word depart
Title: Oh, Do Not Let the Word Depart
Author: Eliza Holmes Reed (1842)
Refrain First Line: why not tonight?
Language: English
Publication Date: 1901
Topic: Invitation
Tune Information
Name: ST. CRISPIN
Composer: G. J. Elvey



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