← Ask not to be Excused Hymns and Tunes (1888) · No. 1243

Ask not to be Excused

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

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Ask not to be excused,The Master calls to-day;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.

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

REFRAIN

Come, O come, to-day,Ask not to be excused;Come, O come (to-day),Stand ready to be used.

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D. S.—Ask not to be excused,This answer may be giv'n:Thou hast my love abused,Thou art excused from heav'n.