Ask Not to Be Excused

Verse 1

Ask not to be excused, There's earnest work to do; Stand ready to be used Where God may station you. His invitation kind To thee has oft been giv'n; Accept, and thou shalt find 'Tis sweet to work for Heav'n.

Chorus

Come, O come! Ask not to be excused; Come, O come! Stand ready to be used. Ask not to be excused, This answer may be giv'n: Thou hast my love abused, Thou art excused from heav'n.

Verse 2

Ask not to be excused, The Master calls today; Too long hast thou refused, Now hasten to obey. The harvest fields are white, The laborers are few; Let this be thy delight, The Master's work to do

Verse 3

Ask not to be excused, There's danger in delay; That wondrous love abused, Forever turns away. While Mercy gently pleads And points the way to heav'n, While Jesus intercedes, O come and be forgiv'n!