1.Ask not to be excused,There's earnest work to do;Stand ready to be usedWhere God may station you.His invitation kindTo 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 pleadsAnd points the way to heav'n,While Jesus intercedes,O come and be forgiv'n! [Chorus]