1. Oh, do not let the world depart, And close thine eyes against the light; Poor sinner, harden not your heart, Be saved, oh, tonight. 2. Tomorrow's sun may never rise To bless thy long deluded sight; This is the time, O then be wise, Be saved, oh, tonight. 3. Our Lord in pity lingers still, And wilt thou thus His love requite? Renounce at once thy stubborn will, Be saved, oh, tonight. 4. Our blessed Lord refuses none Who would to Him their souls unite; Believe, obey, the work is done, Be saved, oh, tonight. Chorus: Oh, why not tonight? Oh, why not tonight? Wilt thou be saved? Then why not tonight?
Lyrics: Elizabeth Holmes Reed
Music: James Calvin Bushey