Why Not Come?

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Seek the Lord, we invite you

Author: F. A. Blackmer
Tune: [Seek the Lord, we invite you]
Published in 1 hymnal

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1. Seek the Lord, we invite you;
Brother He will ne'er slight you,
But with pardon delight you,
Why not come?

Chorus:
Why not, why not
At the feet of the Saviour bow?
Why not, why not,
Why not come to Him now?

2. Come, His service is pleasure,
Grace He'll give without measure;
Seek this heavenly treasure,
Why not come? [Chorus]

3. Now the Spirit is pleading,
And the Lord interceding;
Now His grace you are needing,
Why not come? [Chorus]

4. Now with pardon He'll greet you;
Soon He'll cease to entreat you,
But in judgment will meet you,
Why not come? [Chorus]

Source: The Gospel Awakening: a collection of original and selected "hymns and spiritual songs" for the use in gospel meetings everywhere #99

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Author: F. A. Blackmer

Blackmer, Francis Augustus. (Ware, Massachusetts, February 17, 1855--October 8, 1930, Somerville, Massachusetts). Advent Christian musician. His parents, Augustus and Jane Blackmer, were among those caught up in the excitement of the Millerite Movement. One son, Fred, became an Advent Christian minister. Francis, with a talent recognized at an early age, consecrated his own life to Christian service as a musician. He was immersed in baptism at the Adventist campmeeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Elder Miles Grant. His early years were spend in central Massachusetts, his schooling at Wilbraham Academy. He was largely self-taught in harmony and musical composition. He wrote the words and music to his first gospel song, "Out on the f… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Seek the Lord, we invite you
Title:	Why Not Come?
Author:	F. A. Blackmer
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Why not, why not
Copyright:	Public Domain