
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #16407 Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: In vain the preacher cried, Repent Lyrics: 1 In vain the preacher cried, "Repent;
Flee from impending wrath";
Headlong the world of rebels went
Along its own broad path.
2 They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold,
Built, planted, till the day
When the flood came, and young and old
Were swept at once away.
3 A few that feared the warning word
Escaped the doom of sin;
The ark received them, and the Lord
Shut safe His servants in.
4 The tide of time that knows no turn,
Like that engulfing flood,
Whelms with destruction those that spurn
God’s truth and Jesus’ blood.
5 But still His preachers cry, "Repent;
Flee from sin’s deadly doom";
Forth from the ark this call is sent,
"Come in, there yet is room."
6 Unshut the door, where Mercy stands,
The perishing to save,
With earnest eye, and outstretched hands,
From death beyond the grave.
Languages: English Tune Title: GRÄFENBERG
In Vain The Preacher Cried, "Repent"