Versos English Vítězslav Hálek Lvi

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Lvi

by (1835–1874)

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My God, of all things I aspire I here confess, whole-hearted; All I pray for is that from song I never shall be parted.

Shouldst Thou withdraw my gift of song-- I ask to live no longer; Shouldst Thou for song bid me take bliss-- I still to song cling stronger.