The Vain Desire

Lyrics

If truth in hearts that perish Could move the powers on high I think the love I bear you Should make you not to die Sure, sure, if stedfast meaning If single thought could save The world might end tomorrow You should not see the grave This long and sure-set liking This boundless will to please - Oh, you should live for ever If there were help in these But now, since all is idle To this lost heart be kind Ere to a town you journey Wherе friends are ill to find