HEINRICH HEINE - Repositories

HEINRICH HEINE - Repositories HEINRICH HEINE - Repositories

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% In Rome, in Rome, in the holy town. To the music of chimes and of song, A stately procession moves,—the Pope Strides in the midst of the throng. This is the pious Pope Urban; The triple crown he wears. The crimson robe,—and many a lord The train of his garment bears. 48

"Oh, holy Father, Pope Urban, I have a tale to tell; I stir not hence, till thou shrivest me. And savest me from hell." The people stand in a circle near. And the priestly anthems cease; Who is the pilgrim wan and wild. Who falleth upon his knees? "Oh, holy Father, Pope Urban, Who canst bind and loose as well, Now save me from the evil one. And from the pains of hell. *"I am the noble Tannhauser, Who love and lust would win, These lured me to the Venusberg, Seven years I bode therein. "Dame Venus is a beauteous dame. Her charms have a subtle glow. Like sunshine with fragrance of flowers blent Is her voice so soft and low. 49

"Oh, holy Father, Pope Urban,<br />

I have a tale to tell;<br />

I stir not hence, till thou shrivest me.<br />

And savest me from hell."<br />

The people stand in a circle near.<br />

And the priestly anthems cease;<br />

Who is the pilgrim wan and wild.<br />

Who falleth upon his knees?<br />

"Oh, holy Father, Pope Urban,<br />

Who canst bind and loose as well,<br />

Now save me from the evil one.<br />

And from the pains of hell.<br />

*"I am the noble Tannhauser,<br />

Who love and lust would win,<br />

These lured me to the Venusberg,<br />

Seven years I bode therein.<br />

"Dame Venus is a beauteous dame.<br />

Her charms have a subtle glow.<br />

Like sunshine with fragrance of flowers blent<br />

Is her voice so soft and low.<br />

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