Joyful Sound ‎#63

63. How Long?

1 Today the Redeemer is calling,
He offers his pardon and love,
He’s “able to keep you from falling,
Presenting you faultless” above.

Refrain:
How long will you keep Jesus waiting?
Today he commands you to choose;
He offers a perfect salvation,
And you must accept or refuse.

2 The world and its pleasures are pleading,
The tempter is making his claim,
But Jesus is now interceding,
And longing to call you by name. [Refrain]

3 Why linger in Satan’s dominions?
Your doubt and your waiting are vain,
Fear not to meet scorn and derision,
The Saviour will keep and sustain. [Refrain]

4 How soon will you make the decision?
Oh, what will you gain by delay?
While halting between two opinions,
Your life is fast passing away. [Refrain]

5 ‘Tis Jesus the Lord and Redeemer
Who asks you this moment to choose;
Be earnest, O trifler and dreamer!
A kingdom and crown you may lose. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Today the Redeemer is calling
• Title: How Long?
• Author: Julia H. Johnston
• Refrain First Line: How long will you keep Jesus waiting
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1889
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Today the Redeemer is calling]
• Composer: P. Bilhorn
• Notes: Public Domain.