Brother, life's day is short —
Eternity has no end;
You should claim salvation now,
Judgment day you'll need a Friend;
Jesus gave his blood for you,
Jesus is a friend who's true
Brother, how can you stay?
Renounce the world and say:
I will heed the Savior's knock,
And become one of his flock;
Since he now forgives the past.
With the Cross my lot I'll cast;
I will take the manly stand,
Turn from sin, do God's command;
I will answer while I may —
I will yield my soul today.
Jesus is at the door —
O fail not to let him in;
You should take him for your guide,
It is death to live in sin;
You cannot be saved by tears,
Give no mind to mortal fears;
Trust Him and strive and pray,
Come up, dear soul, and say:
I will heed the Savior's knock,
And become one of his flock;
Since he now forgives the past.
With the Cross my lot I'll cast;
I will take the manly stand,
Turn from sin, do God's command;
I will answer while I may —
I will yield my soul today.
Satan will strive to hold —
His triumph is now at stake;
Every day his fetters grow,
Break them while you've power to break;
Say not, you are free from sin —
Mortal man has never been:
Vaunt not your pride today.
Take sides with Christ, and say:
I will heed the Savior's knock,
And become one of his flock;
Since he now forgives the past.
With the Cross my lot I'll cast;
I will take the manly stand,
Turn from sin, do God's command;
I will answer while I may —
I will yield my soul today.
