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Poem
August 2, 1873
The Cecil Whig
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland
What is this article about?
A didactic poem emphasizing the urgency of acting 'now' in daily work and spiritual matters, critiquing procrastination through biblical calls to immediate repentance and salvation.
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NOW.
"Now" is the constant syllable ticking from the clock of time.
"Now" is the watchword of the wise,
"Now" is on the banner of the prudent. Let us keep this little word always in mind, and whenever anything presents itself to us in the shape of work, whether mental or physical, we should do it with all our might, remembering that "now" is the only time for us. It is indeed a sorry way to get through the world by putting off till to-morrow, saying, "then" I will do it. No! this will never answer. "Now" is ours; "then" may never be.
God says, "Repent." The sinner answers, "I mean to." "Believe." "Yes, I intend so." "Prepare to meet thy God." "Such is my purpose." "Now is the accepted time." No, not "now." "To-day is the day of salvation." "No not to-day; I must attend to other concerns to-day." "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness." "But to-morrow will do as well, or next month, or next year." "To day, if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts." "Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season I will call for thee." Thus does God invite, beseech, and command and thus do men hesitate, temporize or delay, till all is lost.
"Now" is the constant syllable ticking from the clock of time.
"Now" is the watchword of the wise,
"Now" is on the banner of the prudent. Let us keep this little word always in mind, and whenever anything presents itself to us in the shape of work, whether mental or physical, we should do it with all our might, remembering that "now" is the only time for us. It is indeed a sorry way to get through the world by putting off till to-morrow, saying, "then" I will do it. No! this will never answer. "Now" is ours; "then" may never be.
God says, "Repent." The sinner answers, "I mean to." "Believe." "Yes, I intend so." "Prepare to meet thy God." "Such is my purpose." "Now is the accepted time." No, not "now." "To-day is the day of salvation." "No not to-day; I must attend to other concerns to-day." "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness." "But to-morrow will do as well, or next month, or next year." "To day, if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts." "Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season I will call for thee." Thus does God invite, beseech, and command and thus do men hesitate, temporize or delay, till all is lost.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Now
Procrastination
Repentance
Salvation
Time
God
Sinner
Poem Details
Title
Now.
Subject
Exhortation Against Procrastination In Work And Salvation
Key Lines
"Now" Is The Constant Syllable Ticking From The Clock Of Time.
"Now Is The Accepted Time." No, Not "Now."
"To Day, If You Will Hear His Voice, Harden Not Your Hearts."