
Author: Elizabeth Reed Hymnal: The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #184 (2001) 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, obey, the work is done,
Be saved oh, tonight. [Refrain] Topics: Invitation; Submission Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, do not let the word depart]
Oh, Why Not Tonight?