O Why Not Tonight Words by Eliza Reed, 1794-1867 Music by James Calvin Bushey, 1847-1929 C:x32010 F:133211 G:320003 Verse 1: C Oh, do not let the Word depart C And close thine eyes against the light C Poor sinner, harden not your heart F G C Be saved, oh, tonight Refrain: C Oh, why not tonight C Oh, why not tonight C Wilt thou be saved F G C Then why not tonight Verse 2: C Tomorrow’s sun may never rise C To bless thy long-deluded sight C This is the time, oh, then be wise F G C Be saved, oh, tonight Verse 3: C Our Lord in pity lingers still C And wilt thou thus His love requite C Renounce at once thy stubborn will F G C Be saved, oh, tonight Verse 4: C Our blessed Lord refuses none C Who would to Him their souls unite C Believe on Him, the work is done F G C Be saved, oh, tonight
