Or needed as now—To-day.
3. Arise! if the Past detain[475] you,
Her sunshines 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[476] arms away,
Nor look back, save to learn the lesson
Of a nobler strife To-day.
4. Arise! for the day is passing!