I ask not for ease and riches,
Nor earth's jewel for my part,
But I have the best of wishes,
A pure and honest heart ...
Oh pure heart so tender and true,
Fairer than the lillies white,
The pure heart alone can render,
Songs of joy both day and night ...
Should I cherish earthly treasure,
It would fly on speedy wings,
The pure heart a plenteous measure,
Of true pleasure daily brings ...
Oh pure heart so true and tender,
Fairer than the lillies white,
The pure heart alone can render,
Songs of joy both night and day ... ... ...
Eve and morn' my prayers ascending,
To God's Heaven on wings of song,
Seek the joy that knows no ending,
The pure heart that can do no wrong ... ... ...
Oh pure heart so true and tender,
Fairer than the lillies white,
The pure heart alone can render,
Songs of joy both day and night ... ... ... |
