Versos English Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Witch

English poem

Witch

by (1749–1832)

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Here is a song, sung o'er, sometimes you'll see, That 'twill a singular effect produce.

MEPHISTOPHELES (to FAUST)

Come, quick, and let thyself be led by me; Thou must perspire, in order that the juice Thy frame may penetrate through every part. Then noble idleness I thee will teach to prize, And soon with ecstasy thou'lt recognise How Cupid stirs and gambols in thy heart.