The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#417

417. O turn ye, O turn ye; for why will ye die

1 O turn ye, O turn ye; for why will ye die,
When God in great mercy is coming so nigh?
Now Jesus invites you, the Spirit says, Come,
And angels are waiting to welcome you home.

2 And now Christ is ready your souls to receive;
Oh, how can you question when you may believe?
If sin is your burden, why will you not come?
'Tis you he bids welcome; he bids you come home.

Text Information

• First Line: O turn ye, O turn ye; for why will ye die
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Sinner: Warning and Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: EXPOSTULATION
• Composer: Josiah Hopkins
• Meter: 11s
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #512 or 781.