Advent Hymnals
513. ASK NOT TO BE EXCUSED
Christ in Song,
1.
Ask 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.
Chorus:
Come, 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.
2.
Ask 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 [Chorus]
3.
Ask 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! [Chorus]
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Title |
Ask Not to Be Excused |
Key |
E Major |
Titles |
Come, O come! |
First Line |
Ask not to be excused |
Author |
F. E. B. |
Year |
1908 |
Composer |
F. E. Belden |
Hymnal |
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Tune |
Ask not to be excused |
Metrical pattern |
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Chorus |
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Chorus Type |
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Subjects |
Living His Life: Call to Activity |
Texts |
Luke 14:16 |
Print Texts |
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Scripture Song |
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