284. "Why not to-night!"

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 to-night?

2 To-morrow's sun may never rise
To bless thy long-deluded sight;
This is the time; oh, then be wise!
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?

3 Our God in pity lingers still;
And wilt thou thus his love requite?
Renounce at length thy stubborn will;
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?

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 to-night?

Text Information
First Line: Oh, do not let the Word depart
Title: "Why not to-night!"
Author: Mrs. Elizabeth Reed
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Access to God; Delay
Tune Information
Name: ASHWELL
Composer: Lowell Mason
Meter: L. M.
Key: D Major



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