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Prepare to Meet Thy God

Author: James H. Stanley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 49 hymnals First Line: Careless soul, why will you linger Refrain First Line: Careless soul, O heed the warning Lyrics: 1 Careless soul, why will you linger, Wand’ring from the fold of God? Hear you not the invitation? Oh, prepare to meet thy God. Refrain: Careless soul, oh, heed the warning, For your life will soon be gone; Oh, how sad to face the judgment, Unprepared to meet thy God. 2 Why so thoughtless are you standing, While the fleeting years go by, And your life is spent in folly? Oh, prepare to meet thy God. [Refrain] 3 Hear you not the earnest pleadings Of your friends that wish you well? And perhaps before tomorrow You’ll be called to meet your God. [Refrain] 4 If you spurn the invitation Till the Spirit shall depart, Then you’ll see your sad condition, Unprepared to meet thy God. [Refrain] Evening Light Songs, 1987 (Timeless Truths)

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[Careless soul, why will you linger?]

Appears in 18 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: James Henry Stanley Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 34556 51511 12165 Used With Text: Prepare to Meet Thy God

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Prepare to Meet Thy God

Author: J. H. S. Hymnal: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #215 (1938) First Line: Careless soul, why will you linger Refrain First Line: Careless soul, O heed the warning Lyrics: 1 Careless soul, why will you linger, Wand’ring from the fold of God? Hear you not the invitation? O prepare to meet thy God. Chorus: Careless soul, O heed the warning, For your life will soon be gone; O how sad to face the judgment, Unprepared to meet thy God. 2 Why so tho'tless are you standing While the fleeting years go by, And your life is spent in folly? O prepare to meet thy God. [Chorus] 3 Hear you not the earnest pleadings Of your friends that wish you well? And perhaps before tomorrow You’ll be called to meet your God. [Chorus) 4 If you spurn the invitation Till the Spirit shall depart, Then you’ll see your sad condition, Unprepared to meet thy God. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Careless soul, why will you linger]
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Prepare to Meet Thy God

Author: J. H. S. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #746 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: Careless soul, why will you linger Refrain First Line: Careless soul, oh, heed the warning Lyrics: 1 Careless soul, why will you linger, Wand’ring from the fold of God? Hear you not the invitation? Oh, prepare to meet thy God. Refrain: Careless soul, oh, heed the warning, For your life will soon be gone; Oh, how sad to face the judgment, Unprepared to meet thy God. 2 Why so thoughtless are you standing, While the fleeting years go by, And your life is spent in folly? Oh, prepare to meet thy God. [Refrain] 3 Hear you not the earnest pleadings Of your friends that wish you well? And perhaps before tomorrow You’ll be called to meet your God. [Refrain] 4 If you spurn the invitation Till the Spirit shall depart, Then you’ll see your sad condition, Unprepared to meet thy God. [Refrain] Topics: Warning Scripture: Amos 4:12 Tune Title: [Careless soul, why will you linger]
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Prepare to Meet Thy God

Author: James H. Stanley Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #5668 First Line: Careless soul, why will you linger? Refrain First Line: Careless soul, O heed the warning Lyrics: 1. Careless soul, why will you linger? Wandering from the fold of God? Hear you not the invitation? O prepare to meet thy God. Refrain Careless soul, O heed the warning, For your life will soon be gone; O how sad to face the judgment Unprepared to meet thy God. 2. Why so thoughtless are you standing While the fleeting years go by, And your life is spent in folly? O prepare to meet thy God. [Refrain] 3. Hear you not the earnest pleadings Of your friends that wish you well? And perhaps before tomorrow You’ll be called to meet your God. [Refrain] 4. If you spurn the invitation Till the Spirit shall depart, Then you’ll see your sad condition, Unprepared to meet thy God. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Careless soul, why will you linger?]

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James Henry Stanley

1869 - 1954 Person Name: J. H. S. Author of "Prepare to Meet Thy God" in Timeless Truths James Henry Stanley, Feb. 2,1869 - June 1, 1954, was a singing school teacher, band director and hymn composer. He died in Saltillo, Miss., where he had been a resident for 60 years.He is buried at Springhill Presbyterian Church in Lee County. His best known composition was "Prepare to Meet Thy God," for which wrote music and lyrics. Carolyn Hurt Nichols (grandchild), from email 7-19-2018