Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson Poems

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11.
From The Cantata For N. F. S. Grundtvig

His day was the greatest the Northland has seen,
It one was with the midnight-sun's wonders serene:
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12.
Bergen

As thou sittest there
Skerry-bound and fair,
Mountains high around and ocean's deep before thee,
On thee casts her spell
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13.
Love Song

Have you love for me,
Yours my love shall be,
While the days of life are flowing.
Short was summer's stay,
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14.
At Hansteen's Bier

God, we thank Thee for the dower
Thou gavest Norway in his power,
Whom in the grave we now shall lay!
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Have you heard what says the Swede now,
Young Norwegian man?
Have you seen what forms proceed now,
Border-watch to plan?
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16.
Daniel Schjötz

He gave heed to no Great Power
But the one that God we call.
Hastening on to death's high hour,
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17.
Bergliot

(In her lodgings)

To-day King Harald
Must hold his ting-peace;
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18.
Hunting Song

Round us rolls the heather's sheen,
Heather's sheen,
'Neath the falcon of our queen,
Of our queen.
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19.
At Michael Sars's Grave

Ever he would roam
Toward th' eternal home;
From the least life deep in ocean
To each gleam of stars in motion,
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20.
Good Cheer

So let these songs their story tell
To all who in the Northland dwell,
Since many friends request it.
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