Song of freedom to “the united left”
Song of freedom to “the united left” Freedom’s father–power strong, Freedom’s mother–wrath and song. Giant-stout, a youth self-taught, Soon a giant’s work he wrought. Ever he, […]
READ MORESung for norway’s riflemen
Sung for norway’s riflemen Fly the banner, fly the banner! For our freedom fight! ‘Neath the banner, ‘neath the banner, Riflemen unite! Graybeard in the Storting […]
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Synnove’s Song Have thanks for all from our childhood’s day, Our play together in woodland roaming. I thought that play would go on for aye, Though […]
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Taylor’s song For joys the hours of earth bestow With sorrow thou must pay. Though many follow close, yet know, They’re loaned but for a day. […]
READ MOREThe angels of sleep
The angels of sleep Asleep the child fell When night cast its spell; The angels came near With laughter and cheer. Her watch at its waking […]
READ MOREThe bier of precentor a. reitan
The bier of precentor a. reitan With smiles his soft eyes ever gleamed, When God and country thinking; With endless joy, his soul, it seemed, Faith, […]
READ MOREThe blonde maiden
The blonde maiden Though she depart, a vision flitting, If I these thoughts in words exhale: I love you, you blonde maiden, sitting Within your pure […]
READ MOREThe Call
The Call Come calf now to mother, Come lamb that I choose, Come cats, one and t’ other, With snowy-white shoes, Come gosling all yellow, Come […]
READ MOREThe child in our soul
The child in our soul Toward God in heaven spacious With artless faith a boy looks free, As toward his mother gracious, And top of Christmas-tree. […]
READ MOREThe day of sunshine
The day of sunshine It was such a lovely sunshine-day, The house and the yard couldn’t hold me; I roved to the woods, on my back […]
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