"against the Day"

[Paul Mackin]

On Aug 13, 2006, at 9:35 PM, Dave Berton wrote:

>> > This phrase occurs in M&D, p. 683.
>> >
>>
>> Good eye
>>
>> Thought it ought to be in there somewhere.
>>
>> Could it mean "while we're all waiting for that future and more
>> certain time when all will be revealed and justified?"
>
> Can I ask why that phrase ought to be in M&D?


It's a short prayer, an ejaculation.  Like saying 'Lord have mercy,'  
or 'Saints preserve us,' or 'Jesus, Mary and Joseph."

Though it is the Age of Reason,  there is still a hope and belief in  
Divine Providence.

A theme of  the  passage is 'possibility,' the  realm of what might   
be, the uncertain future, what can only be spoken of in the  
subjective mood.

Only time will tell. (the end of time actually)

There is also the irony.  Does Reason increase or decrease  
'possibility?'

Does the Day of Judgement?




>
> I found another phrase in VL, p. 25, which talks about a 'storm',
> rather than a 'day'.
>
> "Zoyd guessed that at some point since their last get-together Hector,
> as if against a storm approaching over his life's horizon, had begun
> to bring everything indoors."
>
> db