1. If I say a word grew not for another's love,
Then that is a blemish amongst words in error.

2. Or if I say, my yearning came of her love,
And my remembrance of her spoiled all endeavor,

3. You spoke true, my heart! But in her love
You misled me after once being led astray.

4. Have you not heard the oft-repeated saying:
Abstain! Abstain! Temptation lies midway.