304. Expostulation

1 O turn ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die,
When God in great mercy s 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,
O 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 you come home.

3 In riches, in pleasures, what can you obtain,
To soothe your affliction, or banish your pain?
To bear up your spirit when summoned to die,
Or waft you to mansions of glory on high?

4 Why will you be starving, and feeding on air?
There's mercy in Jesus, enough and to spare;
If still you are doubting, make trial and see,
And prove that His mercy is boundless and free.

Text Information
First Line: O turn ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die
Title: Expostulation
Author: Josiah Hopkins
Language: English
Publication Date: 1916
Tune Information
Name: [O turn ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die]
Composer: Koschat
Key: E♭ Major



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