Three little letters form a word
Of import vast and great,
A solemn word on which may hang
Our everlasting state.
That word is Now—a little word,
Yet spoken by the Lord;
Recurring oft, again, again,
Throughout the written word.
Now is the free accepted time,
Now is salvation’s day,
Now whosoever will may come,
Now Christ’s the life, the way.
Now pardon’s offered full and free,
Now heaven is open wide,
Now peace is offered through the blood.
Of Jesus crucified.
O word of import vast and great!
Yet ah, how quickly gone!
A breath, a moment—then, alas!
Now’s blessings may have flown!
O sinner! trifle not, I pray,
But now in meekness bow;
The words of Christ are true indeed,
And He will bless thee now!
A. M.