O thou the last fulfilment of life, Death, my death, come and whisper to me!
Day after day I have kept watch for
thee; for thee
have I borne the joys and pangs of life.
All that I am, that I have, that I hope and all my love have ever flowed towards
thee in depth of secrecy. One final glance from thine eyes and my life will be
ever thine own.
The flowers have been woven and the garland is ready for the bridegroom. After
the wedding the bride shall leave her home and meet her lord alone in the
solitude of night.