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I would not die, but live, he seeks to live, That in thy love, O Christ, to die doth strive.I do not stand in fear of those things, which thou, O God, dost appoint for me. I follow thee, O mer∣ciful Father, I follow thee: And wherefore should I refuse, when thou callest me nearer to thee? 'Tis much better for me to be dissolved and be with Christ. This is that which I desire; For Christ is life to me, and Death is gain.