Time Is Earnest, Passing By;
Death Is Earnest, Drawing Nigh;
Sinner, Wilt Thou Trifling Be?
Time And Death Appeal To Thee.

Life Is Earnest; When ‘Tis O’er,
Thou Returnest Nevermore;
Soon To Meet Eternity,
Wilt Thou Never Serious Be?

God Is Earnest; Kneel And Pray
Ere Thy Season Pass Away;
Ere Be Set His Judgment-Throne;
Vengeance Ready, Mercy Gone.

Oh, Be Earnest! Death Is Near;
Thou Wilt Perish Ling’ring Here:
Sleep No Longer, Rise And Flee;
Lo, Thy Saviour Waits For Thee.