First Line: Oh, do not let the Word depart,

Oh, do not let the Word depart,
Nor close thine eyes against the light ;
Poor sinner, harden not thy heart :
Thou wouldst be saved---- Why not tonight ?

Why not to-night ? Why not to-night ?
Thou wouldst be saved---- Why not to-night ?

2 To-morrow's sun may never rise,
To bless thy long-deluded sight ;
This is the time ! oh then, be wise !
Thou wouldst be saved---- why not tonight ?

3 The world has nothing left to give----
It has no new, no pure delight :
Oh, try the life which Christians live !
Thou wouldst be saved----- Why not tonight ?

4 Our blessed Lord refuses none
Who would to Him their souls unite ;
Then be the work of grace begun !
Thou wouldst be saved---- Why not tonight?