Versos English Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson Chorus

English poem

Chorus

by (1832–1910)

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Who art Thou, whom a thousand names trace Through all times that are gone and each tongue? Thou wert infinite yearning's embrace, Thou wert hope when the yoke heavy hung, Thou wert darkening death-terror's guest, Thou wert sun that with life-gladness blessed. Still Thine image we changefully fashion, And each form we would call revelation; Each man holds his for true with deep passion,-- Till it crumbles in poignant negation.