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Poems and Songs, by Bjornstjerne Bjornson |
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AT A BANQUET GIVEN TO THE DEPUTATION OF THE SWEDISH RIKSDAG TO THE CORONATION, IN TRONDHJEM, JULY 17, 1873 (See Note 62) |
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_ You chosen men we welcome here From brothers near. We welcome you to Olaf's town That Norway's greatest mem'ries crown, Where ancient prowess looking down With searching gaze, The question puts to sea and strand: Are men now in the Northern land Like yesterday's? 'T is well, if on the battlefield List to the Northern spirit o'er O brother-band, this faith so dear |