Laudes Domini ‎#285

285. "Why will ye die!"

1 Oh, turn ye, oh, turn ye, for why will ye die,
When God in great mercy is coming so nigh?
Now Jesus invites you, the Spirit says, Come,
And angels are waiting to welcome you home.

2 And now Christ is ready your souls to receive,
Oh, how can you question, if you will believe?
If sin is your burden, why will you not come?
'Tis you he bids welcome; he bids you come home.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, turn ye, oh, turn ye, for why will ye die
• Title: "Why will ye die!"
• Author: Josiah Hopkins
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Ezekiel 18:31
  ;
  Ezekiel 33:11
  ;
  Luke 15:7
  ;
  Acts 16:31
  ;
  Revelation 22:17
  ;
  2 Kings 7:3
• Topic: Access to God; Delay

Tune Information

• Name: EXPOSTULATION
• Composer: J. Hopkins
• Meter: 11s
• Key: G Major or modal