Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Bible References

Why

Psalm 119:60
I was quick to do your orders, and let no time be wasted.
Jeremiah 8:14
Why are we seated doing nothing? come together, and let us go to the walled towns, and let destruction overtake us there, for the Lord our God has sent destruction on us, and given us bitter water for our drink, because we have done evil against the Lord.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain