The Ark of Praise ‎#53

53. Shall I Wait

1 Shall I wait, until the sunset
Marks the close of life’s short day,
Ere I give my heart to Jesus,
And his word and truth obey?

Refrain:
No! I will remember Jesus
In this glad accepted hour;
Give myself unto his service,
Yield to his resistless power.

2 Shall I wait for manhood’s vigor;
Thinking that the world’s vain toy,
Will then fail to give me pleasure,
Or give place to other joys? [Refrain]

3 Shall I wait, until the morrow
Brings me nearer to the tomb;
When I know that death’s keen arrow
May before then seal my doom? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Shall I wait, until the sunset
• Title: Shall I Wait
• Author: T. Furey
• Refrain First Line: No, I will remember Jesus
• Publication Date: 1882

Tune Information

• Name: [Shall I wait, until the sunset]
• Composer: J. R. S.