The New Praiseworthy ‎#304

304. Expostulation

1 O turn ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die,
When God in great mercy s coming so nigh?
Now Jesus invites you, the Spirit says, "Come,"
And angels are waiting to welcome you home.

2 And now Christ is ready your souls to receive,
O how can you question, if you will believe?
If sin is your burden, why will you not come?
'Tis you He bids welcome, He bids you you come home.

3 In riches, in pleasures, what can you obtain,
To soothe your affliction, or banish your pain?
To bear up your spirit when summoned to die,
Or waft you to mansions of glory on high?

4 Why will you be starving, and feeding on air?
There's mercy in Jesus, enough and to spare;
If still you are doubting, make trial and see,
And prove that His mercy is boundless and free.

Text Information

• First Line: O turn ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die
• Title: Expostulation
• Author: Josiah Hopkins
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [O turn ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die]
• Composer: Koschat
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.