Author: Elizabeth H. Reed Hymnal: Timeless Truths #796 Meter: 8.8.8.5 with refrain First Line: Oh, do not let the Word depart Lyrics: 1 Oh, do not let the Word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light;
Poor sinner, harden not your heart,
Be saved, oh, tonight.
Refrain:
Oh, why not tonight?
Oh, why not tonight?
Wilt thou be saved?
Then why not tonight?
2 Tomorrow’s sun may never rise
To bless thy long-deluded sight;
This is the time, oh, then be wise,
Be saved, oh, tonight. [Refrain]
3 Our Lord in pity lingers still,
And wilt thou thus His love requite?
Renounce at once thy stubborn will,
Be saved, oh, tonight. [Refrain]
4 Our blessed Lord refuses none
Who would to Him their souls unite;
Believe on Him, the work is done,
Be saved, oh, tonight. [Refrain] Topics: Invitation Scripture: Mark 13:35 Tune Title: [Oh, do not let the Word depart]
Oh, Why Not Tonight?