Now is the time
Steve T Lyrics
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Come serve the Lord and be at His command
And God a portion for you will provide
And give a blessing to your soul beside
Down in the garden where flowers grow in ranks
Down on your bended knees and give the Lord thanks
Down on your knees and pray both night and day
So proud and lofty is some sort of sin
Which many take delight and pleasure in
Whose conversation God doth much dislike
And yet He shakes His sword before He strikes
So proud and lofty do some people go
Dressing themselves like players in the show
They patch and paint and dress with idle stuff
As if God had not made them fine enough
Even little children learn to curse and swear
And can't recite one word of Godly prayer
Oh, teach them better, oh, teach them to rely
On Christ the sinner's friend, who reigns on high
Steve T's song "Now Is The Time" speaks of Christmas drawing near at hand and encourages listeners to serve the Lord, go down on their knees and pray, and leave off their sins to live upright. The lyrics emphasize the idea that God will provide for those who serve Him and bless them with spiritual blessings, as well as challenge listeners to strive for righteousness rather than indulging in sin.
The first verse encourages listeners to come serve the Lord and reminds them that God will provide a portion and blessings for their soul. The second verse emphasizes the need for prayer, thankfulness, and the avoidance of sin. The third verse describes the sin of pride and how God dislikes the behavior of the proud. The final verse encourages listeners to teach Children to rely on Jesus Christ, the sinner's friend, and lean on Him rather than indulging in cursing and sin.
Overall, "Now Is The Time" is a timely reminder to focus on God and righteousness, particularly during the Christmas season when many people are focused on material possessions and indulgence. The song challenges listeners to avoid sin and prioritize spiritual growth, and emphasizes the role of prayer and gratitude in this process.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas is now drawing near at hand
The time of year is approaching when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Come serve the Lord and be at His command
Follow God's teachings and obey His commands.
And God a portion for you will provide
If you serve the Lord, God will provide for you.
And give a blessing to your soul beside
You will receive a blessing for your soul if you serve the Lord.
Down in the garden where flowers grow in ranks
Go to a peaceful place, like a garden, to pray.
Down on your bended knees and give the Lord thanks
Kneel down and show gratitude to God.
Down on your knees and pray both night and day
Pray to God regularly, no matter the time of day.
Leave off your sins and live upright, I pray
Stop sinning and live according to God's teachings.
So proud and lofty is some sort of sin
Some sins, like pride and arrogance, are particularly unpleasant to God.
Which many take delight and pleasure in
However, some people still enjoy committing these sins.
Whose conversation God doth much dislike
God dislikes the way these people speak and behave.
And yet He shakes His sword before He strikes
God will punish those who continue to sin and disobey Him.
So proud and lofty do some people go
There are people who are arrogant and vain.
Dressing themselves like players in the show
They dress up and act like performers.
They patch and paint and dress with idle stuff
They spend time and money on material possessions that don't matter.
As if God had not made them fine enough
They try to improve on what God has already given them.
Even little children learn to curse and swear
Some children pick up bad habits like cursing and swearing.
And can't recite one word of Godly prayer
However, they may not know how to pray to God.
Oh, teach them better, oh, teach them to rely
Parents and mentors should teach children to trust in God.
On Christ the sinner's friend, who reigns on high
Jesus Christ is a friend to sinners and a powerful figure in Heaven.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Steve Winwood
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I love how Ari is able to put into a few words what the rest of us are thinking. Bravo
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Thank you Ari Melber for your concise, well informed, and intelligent commentary.