A Happy Boy by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
page 127 of 138 (92%)
page 127 of 138 (92%)
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"Pause the shady groves among, Hear yon mighty roaring, Solitude's majestic song Upward far is soaring. All the world's distraction comes When there rolls a pebble; Each forgotten duty hums In the brooklet's treble. "Pray, while overhead, dear heart, Anxious mem'ries hover; Then go on: the better part You'll above discover. Who hath chosen Christ as guide, Daniel and Moses, Finds contentment far and wide, And in peace reposes."[1] [Footnote 1: Auber Forestier's translation.] Ole had sat down and covered his face with his hands. "Here I will talk with you," said the school-master, and seated himself by his side. Down at Pladsen, Oyvind had just returned home from a somewhat long journey, the post-boy was still at the door, as the horse was resting. |
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