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Text:Why Not To-day?
Author:Charles P. Jones
Tune:[Why not to-day? The Saviour calls thee now]
Composer:Maud L. Washington

237. Why Not To-day?

1 Why not today? The Saviour calls thee now;
Why not today in faith and meekness bow?
Why not today? He mercy waits to show;
Christ alone can save and bless thee,
Why not today?

Refrain:
Why not today, O sinner!
Why not today?
Jesus is calling to you, come while you may!
Heed not the siren call of sin, but away;
Why not today, O brother,
Why not today?

2 Why not today? The Saviour calls thee now;
Why not today His pow'r of service know?
Why not today, since thou His work wouldst do?
Hear Him how He pleads and begs thee;
Why not today? [Refrain]

3 Why not today? The Spirit waits to bless;
Why not today be filled with righteousness?
Why not today the world with Christ impress?
Wouldst thou help the Saviour, brother,
Why not today? [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Why not to-day? The Saviour calls thee now
Title: Why Not To-day?
Author: Charles P. Jones
Refrain First Line: Why not to-day, O sinner!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1977
Scripture:
Topic: Invitation
Tune Information
Name: [Why not to-day? The Saviour calls thee now]
Composer: Maud L. Washington
Key: B♭ Major



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