1. There is a Rock in a weary land,
Its shadow falls on the burning sand,
Inviting pilgrims as they pass
To seek a shade in a wilderness.
Refrain:
Then why will ye die?
Oh! why will ye die?
When the shelt'ring Rock is so near by?
Oh! why will ye die?
2. There is a Well in a desert plain,
Its waters call with entreating strain,
"Ho, ev'ry thirsting sin-sick soul,
Come freely drink, and thou shalt be whole.
Refrain:
Then why will ye die?
Oh! why will ye die?
When the living Well is so near by?
Oh! why will ye die?
3. A great fold stands with its portals wide,
While stray the sheep on the mountain side,
The Shepherd climbs o'er mountains steep,
He's searching now for His wand'ring sheep.
Refrain:
Then why will ye die?
Oh! why will ye die?
When the Shepherd's fold is so near by?
Oh! why will ye die?
4. There is a cross where the Saviour died,
His blood flow'd out in a crimson tide
A sacrifice for sins of men,
And free to all who will enter in.
Refrain:
Then why will ye die?
Oh! why will ye die?
When the crimson cross is so near by?
Oh! why will ye die?
Source: The Gospel Awakening: a collection of original and selected "hymns and spiritual songs" for the use in gospel meetings everywhere #35