O Why Not Tonight?
- Authors
- Elizabeth H. Reed
- Year
- 1842
- Example Text
- O do not let the Word depart, And close thine eyes against the light...O why not tonight
- Popularity
- 15%
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- Scripture References
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- Joshua 24:15
- 1 Kings 18:21
- Matthew 11:28
- Mark 13:35
- John 10:14; 10:16
- Acts 22:16
- 2 Corinthians 6:2
- Hebrews 10:26-27
- James 4:14
- Lyrics
1 O do not let the word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light;
Poor sinner, harden not your heart;
Be saved, O tonight.
Refrain:
O why not tonight?
O 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, O then be wise,
Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain]
3 Our Lord in pity lingers still,
And wilt thou thus His love requite?
Renounce at once thy stubborn will,
Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain]
4 Our blessed Lord refused none
Who would to Him their souls unite;
Believe, obey, the work is done;
Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain]
Source:African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #250
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