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What shall I give for thee, / Thou Pearl of greatest price?
For all the treasures I possess / Would not suffice.
I give my store of gold; / It is but earthly dross: / But thou wilt make me rich, beyond / All fear of loss.
Mine honours I resign; / They are but small at best: / Thou like a royal star wilt shine / Upon my breast.
My worldly joys I give, / The flowers with which I played; / Thy beauty, far more heavenly fair, / Shall never fade.
Dear Lord, is that enough? / _Nay, not a thousandth part._ / Well, then, I have but one thing more: / Take Thou my heart.