Oh, do not let the Word depart (revised)

Oh

do not let the Word depart

And close thine eyes against the light:

O dear ones

harden not your heart.

Be saved

time is right!

O why more delay?

O why more delay?

You want to be saved

So why more delay?

Tomorrow’s sun may never rise

To bless thee with another day;

This is the time

O then be wise;

Believe; why delay?

O why not tonight?

O why not tonight?

Be freed from your sins;

O why not tonight?

O what’s worth loving in this world?

It’s old

corrupted

in decay;

Come taste the grace of Christ the Lord

While there’s still today!

O why not today?

O why not today?

You want to find grace

So why not today?

Our Savior’s full of kindness; He

Will ne’er reject those who believe;

Salvation’s theirs immediately!

Just trust and believe.

Just believe

while it’s now;

Miss the chance

and it’s gone!

Believe; why delay?

The chance will be gone!