SONG—“LOVE’S TIME IS NOW.”

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BY PARK BENJAMIN.

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Oh, why delay the happy time,

The hours glide swiftly by,

And oft we see a sombre cloud

Obscure the fairest sky;

Then while the morn is rosy bright

Accept my earnest vow,

And oh, believe me, dearest maid,

Love’s time, love’s time is now.

Regard not, sweet, what graybeards tell

Of fond, impetuous youth,

But trust my faith and constancy,

And never doubt my truth—

I would not for the world dispel

The sunshine from thy brow;

Then be mine own this very day,

Love’s time, love’s time is now.

Ah, yes—’tis true! Love’s time is now,

To-morrow may destroy

The flowers that bloom so fresh and fair

Along the path of joy:

Then do not, sweet, an hour delay

But at the altar bow,

And with consenting hearts we’ll sing

Love’s time, love’s time is now.