More Than You Would Do

 

1          I an arm or eye would gladly give,

2          And hapless heart yield blindly too

3          For you that you may happily live.

4                      But this is more than you would do.

 

5          Endeavor I to endure each trial

6          Beset, and though besieged not rue

7          If on your gaze put just one smile.

8                      But this is more than you would do.

 

9          I could regard gain and fortune make,

10        But if would affection thus ensue,

11        Gladly would this pleasant path forsake.

12                    But this is more than you would do.

 

13        Leave you my heart morose and week,

14        But I, allegiant love remain to you-

15        For ever always will you I seek.

16                    But this is more than you would do.

 

17        One hundred thousand repugnant things

18        I will engage and so do gladly too

19        That may amative now to me you cling.

20                                But this is more than you would do.