Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#275

275. Oh, Why Not Tonight?

1 O do not let the Word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light!
Poor sinner, harden not your heart,
Be saved, oh, tonight!

Chorus:
Oh, why not tonight?
Oh, 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, oh, then be wise,
Be saved, oh, tonight! [Chorus]

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

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, do not let the Word depart
• Title: Oh, Why Not Tonight?
• Author: Elizabeth Reed
• Refrain First Line: Oh, why not tonight?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, do not let the Word depart]
• Composer: J. Calvin Bushey
• Key: E♭ Major