[Intro — Spoken, Dark and Ominous] How long will you linger? The years are flying. The grave is waiting. The invitation is still open. If there be a Christ—believe in Him! If He is the Savior of sinners— Why will you wait another day? [Verse 1] The clock keeps turning, the years fly by, We live our lives like we'll never die. We chase the shadows, we worship the dust, We build our kingdoms that crumble to rust. The strong fall silent, the young grow old, The hands of time cannot be controlled. You hear the warning, you know the call, But you keep on running toward the wall! [Pre-Chorus] Not tomorrow! Not someday! Mercy calls you here today! No more hiding! No more delay! Why would you turn His love away? [Chorus — Explosive Arena Rock] WAKE UP! WAKE UP! THE TIME IS NOW! How long will you resist Him? How long will you bow To the empty promises this world has made? When the night comes down, will your soul be saved? TURN YE! TURN YE! WHY WILL YE DIE? Hear the thunder rolling through the sky! The door stands open, the Savior calls— Come to Christ before the nightfall! [Verse 2] You felt the fire when you first heard the sound, Your heart was shaken, your knees hit the ground. But now the warning is an old refrain, You sleep through mercy again and again. The preacher cries, but you turn away, You promise yourself some more convenient day. But who has told you how much time remains? Who can guarantee tomorrow's name? [Pre-Chorus] Not tomorrow! Not someday! Mercy calls you here today! No more drifting! No more delay! The Savior's arms are open—come away! [Chorus — Bigger, Gang Vocals] WAKE UP! WAKE UP! THE TIME IS NOW! How long will you resist Him? How long will you bow To the empty promises this world has made? When the night comes down, will your soul be saved? TURN YE! TURN YE! WHY WILL YE DIE? Hear the thunder rolling through the sky! The door stands open, the Savior calls— Come to Christ before the nightfall! [Verse 3 — Heavy, Defiant] What have you lost if you trust His grace? What earthly treasure can take His place? Forgiveness freely, a burden released, A heart made new and a soul at peace. You don't buy mercy, you don't earn love, You cannot climb to the throne above. Come as you are, with your guilt and your scars— The Savior can reach you wherever you are! [Breakdown — Half-Time, Deep Male Vocal] TIME IS SHORT! Life is uncertain! Your heart grows harder each time you turn away. But hear the promise! Though your sins be scarlet— They shall be white as snow! Though red like crimson— They shall be as wool! [Spoken — Quiet, Then Building] Why will you die? The Lord does not delight in your destruction. He calls you to turn. He calls you to return. He calls you to come. And Christ says— Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [Bridge — Building, Call and Response] WHO CAN FORGIVE? CHRIST ALONE! WHO CALLS THE WEARY? COME ON HOME! WHO CAN CLEANSE THE SCARLET STAIN? CHRIST CAN WASH YOU WHITE AGAIN! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? THE DOOR IS OPEN! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? THE WORD IS SPOKEN! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? THE SAVIOR CALLS! TURN FROM THE DARKNESS! COME THROUGH THE DOORS! [Instrumental Break — Guitar Solo] [Final Chorus — Maximum Power, Full Choir] WAKE UP! WAKE UP! THE TIME IS NOW! Lay down your pride and lay down your crown! No sin too deep for the grace He gives, No soul beyond the reach of the One who lives! TURN YE! TURN YE! WHY WILL YE DIE? Let the cry of mercy fill the sky! The door stands open, the Savior calls— COME UNTO CHRIST! HE CAN SAVE YOU ALL! TURN YE! TURN YE! WHY WILL YE DIE? His mercy is calling—don't pass Him by! The Spirit says come, let the thirsty draw near, The water of life is offered here! [Outro — Slow, Solemn, Spoken] Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Sermon Number Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine. “Lingerers Hastened.” Spurgeon Gems dot org. Go there to read some more. There's life in a look... Who knows what's in store? [Final Shout] WHY WILL YE DIE?!
