Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#212

212. Why Not Now?

1 While we pray and while we plead,
While you see your soul’s deep need,
While our Father calls you home,
Will you not, my brother, come?

Refrain:
Why not now? Why not now?
Why not come to Jesus now?
Why not now? Why not now?
Why not come to Jesus now?

2 You have wandered far away;
Do not risk another day;
Do not turn from God your face,
But today accept His grace. (Refrain)

3 In the world you’ve failed to find
Aught of peace for troubled mind;
Come to Christ, on Him believe,
Peace and joy you shall receive. (Refrain)

4 Come to Christ, confession make;
Come to Christ, and pardon take;
Trust in Him from day to day,
He will keep you all the way. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: While we pray and while we plead
• Title: Why Not Now?
• Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901
• Refrain First Line: Why not now?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: The Gospel: Warnings and Invitations

Tune Information

• Name: [While we pray and while we plead]
• Composer: Charles C. Case, 1843-1918
• Key: D Major