The New Christian Hymnal ‎#207

207. Delay Not, Delay Not

1. Delay not, delay not, O sinner, draw near;
The waters of life are now flowing for thee;
No price is demanded, the Savior is here,
Redemption is purchased, salvation is free.

2. Delay not, delay not, why longer abuse
The love and compassion of Jesus thy God?
A fountain is opened, how canst thou refuse
To wash and be cleansed in His pardoning blood?

3. Delay not, delay not, O sinner, to come,
For Mercy still lingers and calls thee today:
Her voice is not heard in the vale of the tomb;
Her message unheeded will soon pass away.

4. Delay not, delay not, the hour is at hand;
The earth shall dissolve, and the heavens shall fade;
The dead, small and great, in the judgment shall stand;
What pow'r then, O sinner, shall lend thee its aid?

Text Information

• First Line: Delay not, delay not, O sinner, draw near
• Title: Delay Not, Delay Not
• Author: Thos. Hastings (1850)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Church; Means of Grace: Warning
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: GOSHEN
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: G Major
• Source: German Melody
• Notes: Public Domain.