Hymns of Faith ‎#331

331. Why Do You Wait?

1 Why do you wait, dear brother,
Oh, why do you tarry so long?
Your Savior is waiting to give you
A place in His sanctified throng.

Chorus:
Why not? why not?
Why not come to Him now?
Why not? why not?
Why not come to Him now?

2 What do you hope, dear brother,
To gain by a further delay?
There’s no one to save you but Jesus,
There’s no other way but His way. (Chorus)

3 Do you not feel, dear brother,
His Spirit now striving within?
Oh, why not accept His salvation,
And throw off your burden of sin? (Chorus)

4 Why do your wait, dear brother?
The harvest is passing away;
Your Savior is longing to bless you,
There are danger and death in delay. (Chorus)

Text Information

• First Line: Why do you wait, dear brother
• Title: Why Do You Wait?
• Author: George F. Root
• Refrain First Line: Why not? Why not?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1980
• Scripture:
  Genesis 6:3
  ;
  Hebrews 12:2
• Topic: Admonition

Tune Information

• Name: [Why do you wait, dear brother]
• Composer: George F. Root
• Key: A♭ Major