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Nid wy'n gofyn bywyd moethus,
Aur y byd na'i berlau mân:
Gofyn wyf am galon hapus,
Calon onest, calon lân.

Calon lân yn llawn daioni,

Tecach yw na'r lili dlos:

Dim ond calon lân all ganu

Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos.

Pe dymunwn olud bydol,
Hedyn buan ganddo sydd;
Golud calon lân, rinweddol,
Yn dwyn bythol elw fydd.

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Hwyr a bore fy nymuniad
Gwyd i'r nef ar adain cân
Ar i Dduw, er mwyn fy Ngheidwad,
Roddi i mi galon lân.

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Alternative words:

• Verse 1, line 3: Gofyn wyf am fywyd hapus
• Verse 2, line 2: Chwim adenydd iddo sydd
• Verse 3, line 2: Esgyn ar adenydd cân
• Chorus, line 3: Does ond calon lân all ganu

I don't ask for a luxurious life,
the world's gold or its fine pearls,
I ask for a happy heart,
an honest heart, a pure heart.

A pure heart full of goodness

Is fairer than the pretty lily,

None but a pure heart can sing,

Sing in the day and sing in the night.

If I wished for worldly wealth,
It would swiftly go to seed;
The riches of a virtuous, pure heart
Will bear eternal profit.

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Evening and morning, my wish
Rising to heaven on the wing of song
For God, for the sake of my Saviour,
To give me a pure heart.

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I’d not ask a life that’s easy,
Gold and pearls so little mean,
Rather seek a heart that’s joyful,
Heart that’s honest, heart that’s clean.

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Heart that’s clean and filled with virtue,

Fairer far than lilies white,

Only pure hearts praise God truly,

Praise him all the day and night.^[4]

I seek not life's ease and pleasures,
Earthly riches, pearls nor gold;
Give to me a heart made happy,
Clean and honest to unfold.

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A clean heart o'erflow'd with goodness,

Fairer than the lily white;

A clean heart forever singing,

Singing through the day and night.

If I cherish earthly treasures,
Swift they flee and all is vain;
A clean heart enriched with virtues,
Brings to me eternal gain.

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Morn and evening my petition,
Wings its flight to heaven in song;
In the name of my Redeemer,
Make my heart clean, pure and strong.

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Trans: Rees Harris^[5]

Yo no pido vida ociosa,
Perlas ni un galardón:
Pido un corazón alegre,
Un honesto corazón.^[6]

Calon lân yn llawn daioni,

Tecach yw na'r lili dlos:

Dim ond calon lân all ganu

Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos.

Si quisiera la riqueza,
Pronto pierde su valor;
Más un corazón bien limpio,
Cada día es mejor.

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Mi plegaria día y noche,
La elevo al Señor,
Solo pido al Dios clemente,
Un honesto corazón.

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I don't ask for an idle life,
For pearls or a reward:
I ask for a joyful heart,
An honest heart.

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If I wanted the riches,
It soon loses its value;
Plus with a very clean heart,
Every day is better.

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My prayer day and night,
I elevate to the Lord,
I just ask from a gracious God,
An honest heart.

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