Take me to your heart my friend
And bear with me my souls lament
Remember me in kindness when I'm feverish with sorrow
Wake me not but let me sleep
The night has secrets it should keep
Don't let me know the tears I'll weep
They'll keep untill tomorrow
Love is strong as death they say
And not my rivers washed away
Be with my heart and soul
I pray forever my beloved
The truth now clothed in dark and night
Will naked stand in morning's light
The cruel sun will ere shine bright
To mock me without mercy
Take me to your heart my friend and never more depart again
My love I'll render without end
Forever my beloved