NOW OR NEVER | AdventAI

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 25, 1858

"NOW OR NEVER."

Now or never! now or never! Let the maxim ne'er depart, 'Tis the watchword that forever Should inspire each manly heart; For, if justice must be rendered, On the wrong that's done to thee, That no malice be engendered, "Now or never!" let it be.

Now or never! why to-morrow, If the deed be good to-day? There may lurk an age of sorrow In one hour that's thrown away; It is better to be doing, For the future who may see? And delay may lead to ruin— "Now or never!" let it be.

Now or never! now or never! When grim poverty appears, Do the best of your endeavor To assuage the mourner's tears; For a time may come, thy measures May be meted out to thee, Would ye give from out your treasures, "Now or never!" let it be.