Laudes Domini ‎#284

284. "Why not to-night!"

1 Oh, do not let the word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light;
Poor sinner, harden not thy heart:
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?

2 To-morrow's sun may never rise
To bless thy long-deluded sight;
This is the time; oh, then be wise!
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?

3 Our God in pity lingers still;
And wilt thou thus his love requite?
Renounce at length thy stubborn will;
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?

4 Our blessed Lord refuses none
Who would to him their souls unite;
Then be the work of grace begun:
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, do not let the Word depart
• Title: "Why not to-night!"
• Author: Mrs. Elizabeth Reed
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  James 4:14
  ;
  1 Kings 18:21
  ;
  2 Corinthians 6:2
• Topic: Access to God; Delay

Tune Information

• Name: ASHWELL
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D Major