UP, up, my soul, the long-spent time redeeming;

Sow thou the seeds of better deed and thought

Light other lamps, while yet the light is beaming;

 The time, the time is short.

Think of the eyes that often weep in sadness,

Seeing not the truth that God to thee hath taught;

O bear to them this light and joy and gladness;

 The time, the time is short.

Think of the feet that stray from misdirection,

 And into snares of error’s doctrine brought:

Bear then to them these tidings of salvation;

The time, the time is short.

The time is short. Then be thy heart a brother’s

To every heart that needs thy help in aught.

How much they need the sympathy of others!

The time, the time is short.

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