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20 "ADELAIDE ANNE PEOGTEB.
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" NOW . " " Rise ! for the day is passing , ¦
And you lie dreaming on ; The others have buckled their armour , And forth to the right are gone :
A Each place man in the has ranks some awaits part to you pla , y ;
The Past and the Future are nothing In the face of the stern To-day .
i Kise from your dreams of the Future , —• Of gaining some hard-fought field ;
Of storming some airy fortress , Or bidding some giant yield :
Your Future has deeds of glory , Of honour ( God grant it may !)
But your arm will never be stronger _. Or the need so great as To-day .
Kise ! if the past detains you , Her sunshine and storms forget ;
No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret :
Sad or bright , she is lifeless ever , Cast her phantom arms away ;
No Of r look a nobler back , strife save to To learn -day . the lesson .. j
Kise ! for the day is passing ; j The sound that scarcely hear i
you Is the enemy marching to battle— ] Arise ! for the foe is here ! j
Stay not to sharpen your weapons , j When Or the from hour dreams will strike of a comin at last , battle i § g ;
You , may wake to find it past ! "
20 " ADELAIDE ANNE PEOGTEB .