Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: Oh do not let the word depart
Topic: The Gospel Invitations
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: 8 8 8 8 4
Tune: Haste Traveler Haste
Hymn Number: 205
Page Number: 079, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsOh do not let the word depart,
And close thine eye aginst the light;
Poor sinner, harden not thy heart--
Thou wouldst be saved: why not to-night?
Why not to-night?
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?
Why not to-night?
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?
Why not to-night?
Our blessed Lord refuses none
Who would to him thier souls unite;
Then be the work of grace begun--
Thou wouldst be saved: why not to-night?
Why not to-night?