Singing by the Way (Rev. ed.) ‎#62

62. A "Convenient Season"

1 "At some convenient season," a young man said,
"I surely mean to seek the Lord;
When I have gotten riches and gain'd a name,
And time I better can afford."

Refrain:
A more convenient season will never come,
There's danger in further delay;
O, wait not for the morrow that may not come,
Nor harden your hearts today.

2 "A few more days of pleasure," a maiden said,
"And I will seek the 'living way;'
But now, while youth and beauty, and health are mine,
I'll taste the world and still be gay." [Refrain]

3 Unto a feast invited, a dying world
A Saviour's love has long abused;
And man has scorned His message and strangely said,
"I pray Thee," Lord, "have me excused." [Refrain]

4 But Jesus long has waited, is waiting still,
Salvation full and free to give;
O plead not vain excuses this solemn hour,
But turn unto the Lord and live. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: "At some convenient season," a young man said
• Title: A "Convenient Season"
• Author: F. A. B.
• Refrain First Line: A more convenient season will never come
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1897
• Copyright: © 1894 by F. A. Blackmer
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [At some convenient season, a young man said]
• Composer: F. A. Blackmer
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1894 by F. A. Blackmer
• Notes: Now Public Domain