Pass away, time's fatal kiss,
My blood doth clot, my body rot.
Dark and dreadful shadows blur
Distorted sight, my mind's might.
Embrac'd by eternity,
Painful-sweet anxiety
Hath reached the mountain of despair,
Of death and cold, poison'd air.
Darkness taketh me by hand,
Vanish'd to a mournful land.
Silent tears desire feed,
Frozen thoughts o' frozen greed,
Dust to cover, passionate night,
Redeem'd the pain of dreary fight,
Close pale eyes, faded chest
As I lay myself to rest.
No more need to sigh and cry, / O my Lord! Please...do not...
Death hath kissed my life good-bye. / ...Pass away...
...Thou canst not leave me...
...In this hour of darkness...
...My Lord...I love thee...my Lord...
