African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#244

244. While We Pray and While We Plead (Why Not Now?)

1 While we pray and while we plead,
While you see your soul’s deep need,
While our Father calls you home,
Will you not, my brother, come?

Refrain:
Why not now? Why not now?
Why not come to Jesus now?
Why not now? Why not now?
Why not come to Jesus now?

2 You have wandered far away;
Do not risk another day;
Do not turn from God your face,
But today accept His grace. [Refrain]

3 In the world you’ve failed to find
Aught of peace for troubled mind;
Come to Christ, on Him believe,
Peace and joy you shall receive. [Refrain]

4 Come to Christ, confession make;
Come to Christ, and pardon take;
Trust in Him from day to day,
He will keep you all the way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: While we pray and while we plead
• Title: While We Pray and While We Plead (Why Not Now?)
• Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901
• Refrain First Line: Why not now?
• Meter: 77.77. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 3:7-8
• Topic: The Christian Life: Call to Discipleship; Discipleship; Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: WHY NOT NOW
• Composer: Charles C. Case, 1843-1918
• Meter: 77.77. with Refrain
• Key: D Major