Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#227

227. The time is short! the season near

1 The time is short! the season near,
When death will us remove;
To leave our friends, however dear,
And all we fondly love.

2 The time is short! sinners beware,
Nor trifle time away;
The word of great salvation hear,
While it is call'd to-day.

3 The time is short! ye rebels, now
To Christ the Lord submit;
To mercy's golden sceptre bow,
And fall at Jesus' feet.

4 The time is short! ye saints rejoice--
The Lord will quickly come:
Cure the vile fever of the mind,
And feed our soul with joys refin'd.

Text Information

• First Line: The time is short! the season near
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 7:29
• Topic: Holy Spirit: Vanity and uncertainty of life; Time is short

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