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[Oh, do not let the Word depart]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Chas. M. Robinson Incipit: 12333 45662 24326 Used With Text: If Saved, Why Not To-Night?

If Saved, Why Not To-Night?

Author: Elizabeth Reed Appears in 548 hymnals First Line: Oh, do not let the Word depart Refrain First Line: Why not? Why not? Used With Tune: [Oh, do not let the Word depart]

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Author: Eliza Reed Hymnal: Sacred and Secular Selections #44 (1900) First Line: Oh, do not let the Word depart Refrain First Line: Why not tonight? Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, do not let the Word depart]

If Saved, Why Not To-Night?

Author: Elizabeth Reed Hymnal: Soul Winning Songs #179 (1898) First Line: Oh, do not let the Word depart Refrain First Line: Why not? Why not? Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, do not let the Word depart]

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Eliza Holmes Reed

1794 - 1867 Person Name: Eliza Reed Author of "If Saved, O Why Not To-night?" in Sacred and Secular Selections Reed, Eliza, née Holmes, was born in London, March 4, 1794; married to the Rev. Andrew Reed in 1816; and died July 4, 1867. Mrs. Reed entered fully and earnestly into her husband's extensive charitable works. Her publications include Original Tales for Children; and The Mother's Manual for the Training of her Children, 1865. Her hymns, 20 in all, were contributed to her husband's collection, and were republished with his in the Wycliffe Chapel Supplement, 1872. They are only of average merit, and have not attained to a marked position. They include:— 1. Gracious Lord, as Thou hast bidden. Holy Baptism. 2. I would be Thine, 0 take my heart . Dedication of Self to Christ. 3. 0 do not let the word depart. The Accepted Time. 4. 0 that I could for ever dwell. Communion with God Desired. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)