O Why Not Tonight
Words by Eliza Reed, 1794-1867
Music by James Calvin Bushey, 1847-1929
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Verse 1:
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Oh, do not let the Word depart
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And close thine eyes against the light
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Poor sinner, harden not your heart
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Be saved, oh, tonight
Refrain:
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Oh, why not tonight
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Oh, why not tonight
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Wilt thou be saved
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Then why not tonight
Verse 2:
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Tomorrow’s sun may never rise
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To bless thy long-deluded sight
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This is the time, oh, then be wise
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Be saved, oh, tonight
Verse 3:
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Our Lord in pity lingers still
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And wilt thou thus His love requite
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Renounce at once thy stubborn will
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Be saved, oh, tonight
Verse 4:
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Our blessed Lord refuses none
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Who would to Him their souls unite
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Believe on Him, the work is done
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Be saved, oh, tonight