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Paton, Joseph Noel: Timor Mortis conturbat me - ZaunköniG - 11.06.2007 Could I have sung one Song that should survive The singer's voice, and in my country's heart Find loving echo--evermore a part Of all her sweetest memories; could I give One great Thought to the People, that should prove The spring of noble action in their hour Of darkness, or control their headlong power With the firm reins of Justice and of Love; Could I have traced one Form that should express The sacred mystery that underlies All Beauty, and through man's enraptured eyes Teach him how beautiful is Holiness,-- I had not feared thee. But to yield my breath, Life's Purpose unfulfilled!--This is thy sting, O Death! |