O Why Not Now?
Daniel Otis Teasley (1912) • English
Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2
Verse 1
Why not now? O sinner, listen To that pleading voice within, Saying, “Jesus came to save you From the awful curse of sin.”
Chorus
Oh, why not now? Oh, why not now? All heaven waits while you delay; Oh, why not now? Oh, why not now? Risk not your soul for one more day.
Verse 2
Why not now? Your days are passing Swiftly to eternity; All your strength is unavailing Your poor heart from sin to free.
Chorus
Oh, why not now? Oh, why not now? All heaven waits while you delay; Oh, why not now? Oh, why not now? Risk not your soul for one more day.
Verse 3
Why not now? The future holdeth Not one promise for your soul; Come, accept God’s proffered mercy Ere you die in sin’s control.
Chorus
Oh, why not now? Oh, why not now? All heaven waits while you delay; Oh, why not now? Oh, why not now? Risk not your soul for one more day.
Verse 4
Why not now? Your death is nearing, Soon your final day will come, And your choice this very moment May result in awful doom.
Chorus
Oh, why not now? Oh, why not now? All heaven waits while you delay; Oh, why not now? Oh, why not now? Risk not your soul for one more day.
Verse 5
Why not now? Oh, do not linger, Reason bids you make the choice; Saints and angels bid you welcome, Harken to that inner voice.
Chorus
Oh, why not now? Oh, why not now? All heaven waits while you delay; Oh, why not now? Oh, why not now? Risk not your soul for one more day.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- 2-corinthians 6:2
Reference 2
- james 4:14