Laudes Domini ‎#599

599. "Why not to-night!"

1 Oh, do not let the word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light;
Poor sinner, harden not thy heart:
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?

2 To-morrow’s sun may never rise
To bless thy long-deluded sight;
This is the time; oh, then be wise!
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?

3 Our God in pity lingers still;
And wilt thou thus his love requite?
Renounce at length thy stubborn will;
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?

4 Our blessed Lord refuses none
Who would to him their souls unite;
Then be the work of grace begun:
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, do not let the word depart
• Title: "Why not to-night!"
• Refrain First Line: Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Accepted Time; Atonement: Offered; Delay; Invitations; Life: Brevity of; Pride
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ASHWELL
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D Major