Buy up the opportunity, O Christian

John R. Clements • English

Primary Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Verse 1

Buy up the opportunity, O Christian, buy today; For Heaven's ageless mansions buy, Buy treasures while you may.

Chorus

Buy up the opportunity, The souls for when Christ died, Buy up the opportunity, Buy for the Crucified.

Verse 2

Buy up the opportunity, It may not long remain; The evil hosts are bidding, too, Those precious souls to gain.

Chorus

Buy up the opportunity, The souls for when Christ died, Buy up the opportunity, Buy for the Crucified.

Verse 3

Buy up the opportunity, Pay any price to win; With Heaven's legions watching you, To falter will be sin.

Chorus

Buy up the opportunity, The souls for when Christ died, Buy up the opportunity, Buy for the Crucified.

Verse 4

Buy up the opportunity, At home; in lands afar; Go quickly! Find the jewels rare, Each soul a glowing star.

Chorus

Buy up the opportunity, The souls for when Christ died, Buy up the opportunity, Buy for the Crucified.

Scripture References

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