Vocal Gems ‎#27

27. O Why Not To-Night?

1 O do not let the word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light;
Poor sinner, harden not thy heart,
Be saved, O to-night.

Chorus:
O why not to-night?
O why not to-night?
Wilt thou be saved?
Then why not to-night?

2 Tomorrow’s sun may never rise
To bless thy long deluded sight;
This is the time, O then be wise,
Be saved, O to-night. [Chorus]

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

4 Our blessed Lord refused none
Who would to Him their souls unite;
Believe, obey, the work is done,
Be saved, O to-night. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: O do not let the word depart
• Title: O Why Not To-Night?
• Refrain First Line: O Why not to-night?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1935
• Copyright: © 1895 by J. H. Hall
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [O do not let the word depart]
• Composer: J. Calvin Bushey
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: © 1895 by J. H. Hall
• Notes: Public Domain