O Why Not Tonight

Oh, do not let thy Lord depart, And close thine eyes against the light; Poor sinner, harden not thy heart; Be saved, O tonight.

O why not tonight? O why not to-night? Wilt thou ne saved? Then why not tonight?

Tomorrow’s sun may never rise To bless thy long-deluded sight; This is the time!—oh, then, be wise! Be saved, O tonight.

Our God in pity lingers still; Oh, wilt thou thus His love requite? Renounce at length thy stubborn will, Be saved, O tonight.

Our blessèd Lord refuses none Who would to Him their souls unite; Believe, obey the work is done Be saved, O tonight.