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Why Linger?
Author: Mrs. W. L. Brown Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: O why do you linger yet longer Refrain First Line: Why linger, why linger, while mercy is nigh
Why Linger?
[Oh, why do you linger yet longer]
Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Incipit: 33234 34535 17665 Used With Text: Why Linger?
[Oh, why do you linger yet longer]
Why Linger?
Author: Mrs. W. L. Brown Hymnal: Joyful Sound #84 (1889) First Line: Oh, why do you linger yet longer Refrain First Line: Why linger, why linger Lyrics: 1 Oh, why do you linger yet longer?
O sinner, to Jesus draw nigh;
The Saviour is lovingly calling,
“Dear sinner, oh, why will ye die?”
Refrain:
Why linger, why linger,
While mercy is nigh?
Why linger, why linger?
Oh, why will ye die?
2 The pleasures of earth are deluding,
They soon, ah, they soon pass away,
Thy grasp they are often eluding,
And then, yes, ah, then they decay. [Refrain]
3 The darkness of death will o’ertake you,
And life with its pleasures be gone;
The hopes that have cheered will forsake you,
And leave you in darkness forlorn. [Refrain]
4 Then look to the Saviour for mercy,
You’ve only to look and believe;
His arms are extended to save you;
He lovingly waits to receive. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, why do you linger yet longer]
Why Linger?
Why Linger?
Author: Mrs. W. L. Brown Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #8829 First Line: Oh, why do you linger yet longer? Refrain First Line: Why linger, why linger Lyrics: 1 Oh, why do you linger yet longer?
O sinner, to Jesus draw nigh;
The Savior is lovingly calling,
Dear sinner, oh, why will you die?
Refrain:
Why linger, why linger,
While mercy is nigh?
Why linger, why linger?
Oh, why will ye die?
2 The pleasures of earth are deluding,
They soon, ah, they soon pass away;
Thy grasp they are often eluding,
And then, yes, ah, then they decay. [Refrain]
3 The darkness of death will o’ertake you,
And life with its pleasures be gone;
The hopes that have cheered will forsake you,
And leave you in darkness forlorn. [Refrain]
4 Then look to the Savior for mercy,
You’ve only to look and believe;
His arms are extended to save you;
He lovingly waits to receive. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, why do you linger yet longer]
Why Linger?
Why Linger?
Author: Mrs. W. L. Brown Hymnal: Sacred Trio #254 (1889) First Line: Oh, why do you linger yet longer Refrain First Line: Why linger, why linger Tune Title: [Oh, why do you linger yet longer]
Why Linger?
John R. Sweney
1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[Oh, why do you linger yet longer]" in Joyful Sound John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy.
Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker.
Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission
John R. Sweney
