Oh, smile on me and call me to thy side,

And I will kneel to thee, as to a bride,

And yet adore thee as a saint in Heaven

By God ordained, by good men glorified!

vi.

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I will acquaint thee with mine inmost thought

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And teach thee all I know, though unbesought,

And make thee prouder of a poet's dream

Than wealthy men are proud of what they seem.

If thou have trust therein, if thou require

Service of me, or song, or penance dire,

I will obey thee as thy belted knight,

Or die to satisfy thy heart's desire.

vii.

Ah! thou hast that in store which none can give,

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