Scripture Verse

Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:2

Introduction

Words: Will­iam Ma­hone, in Win­nowed Songs, by Ira D. San­key (New York: Big­low & Main, 1890), num­ber 12.

Music: Ipa­ne­ma George C. Steb­bins (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tune:

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George Stebbins
(1846–1945)

Lyrics

Oh, sin­ner, come, do not de­lay,
But come to God, no long­er stay;
Thy day of grace will soon be o’er,
When He shall plead with thee no more.

Refrain

Oh, come, then, come, no long­er stay,
But trust in God, His Word obey;
Accept His Son who died for thee,
And bought thy par­don full and free.

Oh, sin­ner, come, God waits for thee,
And of­fers par­don full and free;
So great His love, His Son He gave,
To bleed and die thy soul to save.

Refrain

Oh, sin­ner, come, thou need’st not fear,
But Trust in Him, for He is near;
Yes, near to bless and save to­day,
Oh, haste to Him, the call ob­ey.

Refrain