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Text: | O Do Not Let the Word Depart (O Why Not To-night?) |
Author: | Elizabeth Reed, 1794-1867 |
Tune: | O WHY NOT TONIGHT |
Composer: | J. Calvin Bushey |
1 O do not let the word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light;
Poor sinner, harden not your heart;
Be saved, O tonight.
Refrain:
O why not tonight?
O why not tonight?
Wilt thou be saved?
Then why not tonight?
2 Tomorrow’s sun may never rise
To bless thy long deluded sight;
This is the time, O then be wise,
Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain]
3 Our Lord in pity lingers still,
And wilt thou thus His love requite?
Renounce at once thy stubborn will,
Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain]
4 Our blessed Lord refused none
Who would to Him their souls unite;
Believe, obey, the work is done;
Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | O do not let the word depart |
Title: | O Do Not Let the Word Depart (O Why Not To-night?) |
Author: | Elizabeth Reed, 1794-1867 |
Refrain First Line: | O why not to-night? |
Meter: | 85.85. with Refrain |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2011 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | The Christian Life: Call to Discipleship; Invitation |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | O WHY NOT TONIGHT |
Composer: | J. Calvin Bushey |
Meter: | 85.85. with Refrain |
Key: | E♭ Major |