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Poems and Songs, by Bjornstjerne Bjornson |
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THE MELODY (FROM ARNE) |
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_ The youth in the woods spent the whole day long, The whole day long; For there he had heard such a wonderful song, Wonderful song. Willow-wood gave him a flute so fair, Melody whispered and said: "I am here!" Oft when he slept, it to him crept, When he would seize it, his sleep took flight, "Lord, O my God, take me therein, Answered the Lord: "'T is your friend alone, |