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Three Songs for Tenor

Song Cycle by John Pointer (d. 1934)

?. I love thee  [sung text not yet checked]

Language: English 
I love thee -- I love thee!
  'Tis all that I can say;--
It is my vision in the night,
  My dreaming in the day;
The very echo of my heart,
  The blessing when I pray:
I love thee -- I love thee!
  Is all that I can say.

I love thee -- I love thee!
  Is ever on my tongue;
In all my proudest poesy
  That chorus still is sung;
It is the verdict of my eyes,
  Amidst the gay and young:
I love thee -- I love thee!
  A thousand maids among.

I love thee -- I love thee!
  Thy bright hazel glance,
The mellow lute upon those lips,
  Whose tender tones entrance;
But most, dear heart of hearts, thy proofs
  That still these words enhance,
I love thee -- I love thee!
  Whatever be thy chance.

Text Authorship:

  • by Thomas Hood (1799 - 1845), "I love thee", appears in Friendship's Offering, first published 1827

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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]
Total word count: 133
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