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Text:Oh, Why Not To-Night?
Tune:[Oh, do not let the world depart]
Composer:J. Calvin Bushey

272. Oh, Why Not To-Night?

1 Oh, do not let the World depart,
And close thine eyes against the light;
Poor sinner, harden not your heart,
Be saved, oh, to-night.

Chorus:
Oh, why not to-night?
Oh, why not to-night?
Wilt thou be saved?
Then why not to-night?

2 Tomorrow’s sun may never rise
To bless thy long deluded sight;
This is the time, oh, then be wise,
Be saved, oh, to-night. [Chorus]

3 Our Lord in pity lingers still,
And wilt thou thus His love requite?
Renounce at once thy stubborn will,
Be saved, Oh, to-night. [Chorus]

4 Our blessed Lord refuses none
Who would to Him their souls unite;
Believe, obey, the work is done,
Be saved, oh, to-night [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Oh, do not let the world depart
Title: Oh, Why Not To-Night?
Refrain First Line: Oh, why not to-night?
Language: English
Publication Date: 1934
Tune Information
Name: [Oh, do not let the world depart]
Composer: J. Calvin Bushey
Key: E Major



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