The Future—never spoke—

The Future — never spoke — Nor will He — like the Dumb — Reveal by sign — a syllable Of His Profound To Come —

But when the News be ripe — Presents it — in the Act — Forestalling Preparation — Escape — or Substitute —

Indifference to Him — The Dower — as the Doom — His Office — but to execute Fate's — Telegram — to Him —