Christian Hymns ‎#49

49. O Why Not To-Night?

1 O do not let the word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light,
Poor sinner, harden not thy heart,
Be saved, O tonight.

Chorus:
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. [Chorus]

3 Our Lord in pity lingers still,
And wilt thou thus his love requite?
Renounce at once thy stubborn will,
Be saved, O tonight. [Chorus]

4 Our blessed Lord refuses none
Who would to him their souls unite;
Believe, obey, the work is done,
Be saved, O tonight. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: O do not let the word depart
• Title: O Why Not To-Night?
• Author: Elizabeth Reed
• Refrain First Line: O why not to-night?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1935
• Copyright: Copyright reentered 1895 by J. H. Hall. Used by per.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [O do not let the word depart]
• Composer: J. Calvin Bushby
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright reentered 1895 by J. H. Hall. Used by per.
• Notes: Now Public Domain