It is time

Fyodor Ivanovich Silin

Now is the time, come forth, oh prophet, in the strength of anguish,

the strength of love, I call upon you!

Look how feeble and wearied we are,

forlorn in our martyrdom.

Come now, or never come! The conscious mind dies,

shame fades and conscience sleeps. There is no gleam of light.

Only oblivion raises its voice.