"Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." He will not be available always. The day will come when He will have passed by.
Bartimeus seized his chance. Possibly it was his first chance. Likely enough it was his last chance. He used it and was saved and was made happy.
Have you heard of the Savior? Probably scores of times He has drawn near to you, passing by where you could touch Him and be saved. Have you slighted His grace hitherto? O! turn to Him now, lest you miss the salvation altogether.
But if you still His call refuse,
And all His wondrous love abuse,
Soon will He sadly from you turn,
Your bitter prayer for pardon spurn;
Too late, too late, will be your cry,
Jesus of Nazareth has passed by.