59. Why Wilt Thou Linger

P.M.
1
Why wilt thou linger?
 
Why wilt thou die?
 
God’s wrath upon thee,
 
Judgment so nigh.
 
Now in salvation’s day
 
Tread the blood-sprinkled way;
 
Sinner, no more delay,
 
Jesus will come.
2
Soon will the Savior
 
Close fast the door,
 
Tidings of mercy
 
Sound nevermore;
 
Time’s course will soon be run.
 
Stop then, thou Christless one,
 
Think of the great white throne,
 
Judgment will fall.
3
Then the dread sentence,
 
"Depart from Me,"
 
Room for repentance,
 
Gone, gone for aye.
 
Endless the sinner’s doom,
 
Darkness and dismal gloom;
 
Now in God’s house there’s room,
 
Jesus will save.
4
Glory before thee,
 
Pilgrim, press on;
 
Share now the sorrow,
 
Share soon the crown.
 
Tell forth the Savior’s fame,
 
Honor His holy name,
 
Bear now His cross and shame,
 
Pilgrim, press on.
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