Ask Not to Be Excused

1Ask not to be excused,
There's earnest work to do;
Stand ready to be used Where God may station you.
His invitation kind To thee has oft been giv'n;
Accept, and thou shalt find 'Tis sweet to work for Heav'n.

RefrainCome,
O come!
Ask not to be excused;
Come,
O come!
Stand ready to be used.
Ask not to be excused,
This answer may be giv'n:
Thou hast My love abused,
Thou art excused from heav'n.

2Ask not to be excused,
The Master calls today;
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.

3Ask not to be excused,
There's danger in delay;
That wondrous love abused,
Forever turns away.
While Mercy gently pleads And points the way to heav'n,
While Jesus intercedes,
O come and be forgiv'n!