Misc Praise Songs – O Why Not Tonight (Guitar)

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Words by Eliza Reed, 1794-1867 Music by James Calvin Bushey, 1847-1929 C:x32010 F:133211 G:320003 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