No Time Like the Present.

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E. R. LATTA.
JAS. L. ORR.

1. What is past is past forever,
Be it wrong or be it right;
There is no time like the present,
To undo oppressions might,
Let us boldly, firmly, brothers,

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For reform united stand,
Till the ringing word of justice
Shall be hear throughout the land.

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There is no time like the present,
For the past is dead and gone,
There is no time like the present,
For the future ne'er may come.

2. What is future ne'er may greet us,
Be it right or be it wrong;
There is no time like the present,
To be undismayed and strong,
Let us boldly, firmly, brothers,
For impartial rights contend,
And in time of need or trouble,
Ev'ry worthy cause defend.

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3. In the present we may reason,
We may swell the labor song;
And such telling truths may utter,
As shall animate the throng,
Let us boldly, firmly, brothers,
Keep fraternal weal in view,
Let us e'er be found contending,
To advance the good and true.

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