The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#184

184. Oh, Why Not Tonight?

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

Refrain:
Oh, why not tonight?
Oh, 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, oh, then be wise,
Be saved oh, tonight. [Refrain]

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

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

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, do not let the word depart
• Title: Oh, Why Not Tonight?
• Author: Elizabeth Reed
• Refrain First Line: Oh, why not tonight?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Invitation; Submission

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, do not let the word depart]
• Composer: J. Calvin Bushey
• Key: F Major